Certified Positions

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Please send items to:
Harvest Christian Academy
Attn: Dr. Julie Giardino
1000 Randall Road
Elgin, IL 60123

If you have any questions, please contact Deanna Gruening at

Application Process 

1. Candidate sends resume and requests application packet.
2. School confirms vacancy/no vacancy.
3. If vacancy, candidate returns application and arranges for necessary documentation to be sent.
4. School contacts candidate concerning possible interview.
5. Interview with assistant superintendent.
6. Interview with school principal.
7. Decision.

Required Documentation 

Please supply the following items, as a part of your application, in consideration of employment: 

• Current resume
• Completed application: download application here
• Legible copies of transcripts, which indicate coursework, and date(s) of degree(s) earned. Official transcripts may be required at time of hire. For teachers who have graduated within three years of applying for employment, please arrange to have your college credential packet sent.
• Three letters of professional recommendation: download professional recommendation form here
• One letter of pastoral recommendation: download pastoral recommendation form here
• Copy of your Illinois or out-of-state teaching certificate

Harvest Christian Academy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its educational programs or activities.