If interested in any of the following open positions, please call the school at 309-279-5753 for more information or email us at info@southsidechristianacademy.org.

All employees must meet the following criteria-

• Converted Christian believer in Jesus Christ who lives a life devoted to following God’s Word  

• Must accept without reservation the statement of faith of South Side Christian Academy

• Be a member/regular attendee of a Christian church

• Have a heart for ministry and a godly love of children

We are currently accepting applications for the following positions-

• Full-time Classroom Teachers

  • We are anticipating multiple elementary & middle school positions for the 2025-2026 school year

  • IL Certified teachers are preferred

• Part-time Kitchen Assistant

  • Approximately 15 hours per week, 9:15 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday while school is in session

  • $15/hour

• Substitute Teachers

  • As needed basis, 7:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m.

  • $140/day

Non-Discriminatory Statement

Employment at South Side Christian Academy is open to qualified individuals who are Christians of good character. Subject to the Constitution of the United States and all applicable state and federal laws, South Side Christian Academy does not discriminate against applicants or students on the basis of race, color, and national or ethnic origin in its admissions or in the administration of its education policies, programs, or activities. South Side Christian Academy is a religious educational ministry, permitted to utilize religion as an employment criterion. All prospective and current employees must agree with South Side Christian Academy’s mission statement, and they must be willing to conduct their lives in conformity with the school’s statement of faith and the school’s declaration and agreement to ethical and moral integrity.

Class Sponsors are monthly/annual donors who designate their recurring gifts of any amount toward the tuition of students in a specific class. As a Class Sponsor, you will receive a class photo prayer card, updates on the progress of your class, personal letters from students, & an invitation to enjoy lunch with your class.

Becoming a Class Sponsor is easy!

Step 1:  Fill out the form below and hit "Submit"

Step 2: To set up your recurring donation by credit card, click the button below and specify the class you wish to sponsor in the comments section.  For ACH recurring withdrawals, please go to our donate page and click “Give monthly by automatic bank draft.” Download and fill out the form there and mail it to the address for Lifesong. Please be sure to specify the class you which to sponsor in the “Other/Gift Designation or Gift Memo” on the ACH form. Thank you for your support!!

Donate Funds Toward These Specific Needs

Become a Class Sponsor to increase our financial sustainability

Donated Items Needed (Contact us to arrange pick-up or delivery.)

Food/snack items

• Water bottles--preferably 10oz size--always needed!

• Fresh fruit

• Squeeze yogurts

• Individually wrapped muffins or mini-muffins

• Pop Tarts

• Cheese Sticks

School Supplies

• Large sticky easel pads

• Dixon Ticonderoga brand Pencils

• Expo markers

• Crayola brand Crayons

PLEASE CLICK ON THE BUTTON BELOW IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE ITEMS FROM OUR AMAZON WISHLIST TO HAVE DELIVERED TO SCHOOL. THANKS SO MUCH FOR CONSIDERING A DONATION TO SSCA!