Jobs

There are many job opportunities in Christian education, foremost of which are teaching positions.

Christian education schools operate in all levels of education, from kindergarten to university degrees. As such, education majors, whether they specialized in early childhood education, elementary, or high school (junior, middle or senior levels) all have ample employment opportunities in Christian schools.

Likewise, non-education degree holders like other professionals with Christian background can also find employment in various Christian colleges and universities as professors or instructors for bachelor, masteral and doctorate Christian degrees.

The requirements for a teaching staff in Christian schools vary from school to school. The basic eligibility requirements include the required bachelor's degree in education, a prescribed hours of practical teaching, as well as prescribed hours of Christian teaching training. It also helps that the applicant is a Christian or a member of the religious denomination if the school is strictly a sectarian school.

Not only teaching jobs are open in Christian education schools. There are also ample opportunities for school administrative support staff like secretaries, accountants, human resource personnel, registrar officers, maintenance workers, IT specialists, medical staff such as school doctors, nurses and dentists, and general Christian school ministry staff.

The Internet is a good source to find a Christian education job that's perfect for you. Some good sites include www.christianteachingjobs.com, www.christianschoolemployment.com and www.christianuniversityjobs.com.

In the United States, the Christian Career Network, a non-profit organization, provides help and support to job seekers through job search and placement