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.

• 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

  • 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

• Substitute Teachers

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

  • $140/day

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

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

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

  • Associates degree needed (preferably in education)

  • If interested in this position, please download and complete the staff application below and email it to info@southsidechristianacademy.org or mail it to South Side Christian Academy at 3523 W. Hill St, Peoria, IL 61605.

• Part-time Custodian

  • Approximately 10 hours per week, 2:30-4:30, Monday through Friday while school is in session

  • $15/hour

  • 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

• Girls and Boys Basketball Coaches

  • Positions start in October

  • Paid a stipend at the end of the season—percentage of first year teacher salary

  • Approximately 10-15 hours per week

  • 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

Please check back in the early spring about any open teaching positions we may have for the 2025-26 school year. If interested in teaching at SSCA, please download and fill out the application and email it to info@southsidechristianacademy.org or mail it to South Side Christian Academy, 3523 W. Hill St, Peoria, IL 61605.

We will be in contact with you upon receipt of your application.  Thanks for your interest in the mission and work of South Side Christian Academy!

Qualifications: All applicants must have the following qualifications:

• Converted Christian believers in Jesus Christ who live 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

• Certified to teach elementary/middle school grades by the state of Illinois preferred

• Be able to perform each essential task of managing, establishing, organizing, and instructing a  classroom that provides a quality learning environment for students

• Be willing to listen and respond to counsel

• An attitude of dedication, commitment, and flexibility

  
  

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!