Hiring Policy

POLICY 134

Hiring Policy

LHCS Statement of Purpose

"We believe it is our responsibility as Christians to raise children in the light of God's Word. The education of children must be Christ-centered, equipping them to become responsive disciples of Christ who seek the will of the Lord in all aspects of life."

LHCS Mission Statement

"For the children of Christian parents, Laurentian Hills Christian School provides Christ-centered quality education to the whole child in a supportive, loving, diverse, dynamic and growing parent run school."

LHCS Vision Statement

"Kitchener-Waterloo Christian School Society advances dynamic, excellent Christ-centered education through unconstrained facilities, exceptional programs, and extensive resources that cultivate responsive disciples of Christ."

Policy

All hiring must further the KWCSS vision, mission and purpose statements.

The primary criterion for all hiring is to be job effectiveness as outlined in specific job descriptions.

All positions are open to qualified candidates who can agree with the KWCSS statement of faith and constitution.

All positions will be advertised either inside or outside the KWCSS community.

The hiring procedures will be in harmony with the OACS/OCSTA Personnel Manual with due consideration given to KWCSS local conditions.

The hiring process will respect all relevant laws applicable to schools and be in agreement with current employment standards.

All hiring must be done by appointed committee (two or more people).

All positions must have clear job descriptions to outline the role applicants will be asked to fulfill.

Adopted November 2006

Amended April 2007