Employment Opportunities
While we’ve been in ministry since 1973, over the last few years, our private Christian school has seen significant growth.
We are looking for passionate, gifted teachers and staff who love Jesus and want to influence the next generation of Christ followers.
Whether you’re trying to find your first teaching job or looking for a new opportunity, consider joining our team if you:
Want to be a part of our school family?
Purposeful Work
Help provide a high-quality Christian education to students you really get to know, and find joy working toward a collective mission.
Supportive Administration
Benefit from a caring leadership team committed to facilitating professional development opportunities so you can continue learning and growing.
Excellent Community
Be part of a fun, vibrant, and growing community of staff and families sharing an incredible vision for the future.
Rapid Expansion
Join the fastest growing school in the state of Iowa, where we’ve increased enrollment by 250% since 2018.
Is Waterloo Christian School a right career fit for you?
Nurturing, relational, and rooted in truth is how students and families describe our faculty. Indeed, each of our teachers and staff have several characteristics in common, and we hope you share them too.
Additionally, all of our employees accept our Statement of Faith and Employee Lifestyle Agreement.
Why work at Waterloo Christian School?
Whether you live nearby or are considering relocating to Waterloo, IA, for the perfect opportunity, here are just a few reasons to consider our school:
Competitive compensation:
We offer a competitive compensation structure with a base pay similar to area public schools. Our base pay for first-year teachers is $37,000 for the 2024-25 school year.
Outstanding employee benefits:
In addition to 10 paid days off a year, you’ll be off every summer, school holiday, and extended break, for a working calendar of just 180 days. You’ll also qualify for family healthcare coverage and a 401(k) match.
Full WCS tuition coverage:
Full-time employees can send their immediate family members to our school for free. Tuition is covered at 100%.
Professional development stipend:
In addition to all staff professional development programs, you’ll benefit from $1,000 annually you can use to further develop yourself professionally, such as through courses, conferences, and training programs.
Strong parent involvement:
Our parents are supportive, encouraging, and willing to help in the classroom and on campus when the need arises.
Small class sizes:
Our educators benefit from an 11:1 student-to-teacher ratio and a close-knit school environment where academics, faith, and life-ready skills are prioritized.
Excellent local community:
The Cedar Valley area is a wonderful place to live, find a church community, raise a family, and grow professionally. Additionally, both Waterloo and Cedar Falls, IA, have great downtown areas with fun shopping and activities for all ages.
Could You See Yourself Here?
Where could you see yourself making a difference?
If you’re in search of a private Christian school teaching position or another opportunity, we welcome you to consider one of the following openings.
- Teachers
- Upper-Level Math (Full-Time)
- High School English (Full-Time)
- Administration
- None at this time
- Athletics
- Assistant Football Coach (Seasonal)
- Support Staff
- Paraeducator (Part-Time / 22.5 Hours Weekly)
- Custodian (Part-Time / 20 Hours Weekly)
Ready to Join Our Team?
Start your employment application today!
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