Agape Children's Center

Agape Children's Center

A Ministry of Dayspring Church

Application for Employment

Agape Children’s Center is a faith based ministry of Dayspring Church and Agape staff members are employed directly by the church. The U. S Supreme Court has unanimously decided it is legal for us to discriminate on a religious basis in employment decisions in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Beliefs are not worth much unless they are translated into actions. Based on what the Bible teaches, we believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God. We believe there is one God. We believe that Christ was born of a virgin birth and died for all our sins on the cross, then rose on the third day. We believe all men are saved by grace that only comes from God.

As an employee of DayspringChurch, you are asked to put your beliefs into action by agreeing with and living by the following truths:

The Bible is our guide.

“The whole Bible was given to us by inspiration from God and is useful to

teach us what is true and make us realize what is wrong in our lives;

it straightens us out and helps us do what is right.”

II Timothy 3:15

Since God’s word is the only completely reliable truth, we accept the Bible as our guide for living. Our first question when we are faced with a decision is, “What does the Bible say?” We encourage spiritual growth in your life through Bible reading, study, and memorization. The Bible is the basis for all we believe.

Christ is our focus.

Christ is the focus of Agape Children’s Center, not any person, group, or organization. While we are a ministry of Dayspring Church, you do not have to worship with us at Dayspring to be employed at Agape. We do encourage you to attend and be active in your own church.

We are examples of God’s love.

At Agape we believe all employees will treat each other, children, and parents with love and respect, reflecting the love that God has shown to each of us.

“You are …the King’s priests… God’s own people, chosen

to proclaim the wonderful acts of God.”

I Peter 2:9 (Good News)

Living according to Jesus’ standard

(Jesus said) “I am the Vine, you are the branches. If a man abides in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; but apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:5

We believe the only way possible to live the Christian life is by God’s truth within us. So, we practice a daily dependence on God to help us to do what is right.

Telling others about Christ

“Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to

give the reason for the hope that you have.”

I Peter 3:15

It is our responsibility as Christians to share the “Good News” with those whom God causes to cross our path. We practice personal sharing and include our families in invitations to DayspringChurch events.

Agape Children's Center

Pre-employment Questionnaire An Equal Opportunity Employer

Name: S.S. No.

FirstMiddleLast

Address:

Phone No. Are you 18 yrs. or older?

Employment Desired:

Position: Salary Desired:

Are you applying for full time or part time work?

Date you can start

Hours of availability

Are you Currently Employed? May we contact your present employer?___

Have you ever worked in a daycare or school before?

If so, where:

Have you ever been employed by a Step Up To Quality center?

Are you registered through the Ohio Professional Development Registry?

Education:

High School:

AddressDid you graduate?

College:

AddressDid you graduate?

List Degree(s):

List other applicable ECE classes

List Trade or BusinessSchool or Courses:

Place of church attendance:

As employees of DayspringChurch, Agape Children’s Center Staff members are expected to be:

• Persons who are born-again Christians
• Persons who are committed to Holy Spirit leadership
• Persons who possess purity of mind, conversation, and action
• Persons who refrain from tobacco, drugs and alcohol
• Persons who live as examples of the Christian lifestyle
• Persons who are willing to prepare well for their task
• Persons who are concerned with spiritual welfare of the children in their charge
• Persons who are willing to work in a pleasant attitude of cooperation with administrators and fellow workers

Do you qualify as such a person? Yes No

Describe your personal experience with God:

Describe your concept of the relationship that should exist between fellow employees:

What attributes do you admire most about a co-worker?

What is most important in working in a team?

Can you tell us of a situation from past experience when you were able to resolve a conflict between yourself and a

staff member?

Describe your experience in working with children:

Write a brief statement describing your concept of what the role Agape Children's Center could be in the life of a child:

Being an Early Childhood Educator, you have a lot of responsibilities. How do you handle stressful situations?

What were the biggest pressures on your last job and how did you handle them?

Write any other comments you would like to communicate:

List any special skills or attributes that would help qualify you for this position:

In Case of an Emergency Notify:

NameAddressPhone Number

Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor? a felony? a misdemeanor?

Former Employers: (List below your three most recent employers, starting with the last one first)

Date

Name and Address

Position

Reason for Leaving

Also required before employment begins: An employee Medical Statement (You will be issued an exam form that is required to be on file before employment starts); Background check, including fingerprints: (Directions will be given upon offer of employment); Proof of education (Diploma, College Transcripts, Training forms issued from ODJFS or ODE); signed statement of Non-conviction and tax/I-9 forms proving legal ability to work in the US.

I certify that the facts in this application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge and understand that, if employed, falsified statements on this application shall be grounds for dismissal.

I authorize investigation of all statements contained herein and the references listed to give you any and all information concerning my previous employment and any pertinent information they may have, personal or otherwise and release all parties from all liability for any damage that may result from furnishing same to you.

I understand and agree that, if hired, my employment is for no definite period and may, regardless of the date of payment of any wages and salary, be terminated at any time without any prior notice.

Realizing my potential role at Agape Children's Center, I agree to do the following:

I will protect the unity of Agape…

…By acting only in love towards all other staff.

…By refusing to have or share other’s attitudes that cause disunity.

…By following the leaders and those with provisional leadership.

I will share the responsibility for Agape…

…By praying for it’s growth and the children/families placed in my care.

…By warmly welcoming those who visit and through faithful job performance.

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men. Col 3:23

I will continue my personal growth at Agape…

…By discovering my gifts and talents & developing my servant’s heart.

…By living a Godly life by encouraging and loving each other.

Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage on another-and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

Hebrews 10:23-25

I accept and understand that Agape Children’s Center, as a ministry of Dayspring Church, is an AT WILL employer and recognize that as a ministry, state unemployment is not available after the end of my employment. As video surveillance will expand to many parts of the building to insure developmentally appropriate practices and security, I understand that storage of my likeness and remote access of live and recorded images may occur.

Signature of EmployeeDate

Signature of Administrator/Designee after hireDate

References

In accordance with Licensing Standards rule 5101:2-12-08, prospective employees

must furnish the center with at least three persons NOT RELATED TO YOU,

that may be contacted for references.

1. Name

Address

Phone Number

1. Name

Address

Phone Number

1. Name

Address

Phone Number

1. Name

Address

Phone Number

Thank you for your interest in serving with us at Agape Children’s Center!

DO NOT WRITE ON THIS PAGE

Office Use Only!

Interviewed by: ______Date:______

Comments: ______

Hired: ______Yes ______Not at this time ______No

Position: ______

Salary/Wage: ______Date Reporting to Work: ______

Administrator’s Signature: ______

File:

______High School Diploma, College Diploma

Applicable College Transcripts

Training forms from prior approved training

______FBI Check, BCII Check

______Medical Form

______Non-convictions Statement

______Lifestyle Agreement

I-9 and tax forms new employee worksheet