Whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him… Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord…
It is the Lord Christ you are serving. - Colossians 3:17, 23-24
We are always happy to hear from individuals who connect passionately with our mission and ministry about expressions of interest for future employment opportunities. If you wish to apply for a position below, please select the appropriate Employment Application Form (to the right) and complete it (electronic form or print) and send with your resume and cover letter to us at hr@rockfordlutheran.org.
You may also mail these items in hard copy :
Rockford Lutheran School
ATTN: HR Office
3411 N. Alpine Rd.
Rockford, IL 61114
A completed and signed employment application is required to be considered for any position with Rockford Lutheran School.
EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION FORMS
APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT an on-line application system. The links are to a PDF file that must be completed, signed and scanned in to send to this email address along with all other required documents.
Employment Application for Staff (non-teaching) Positions
Employment Application for Faculty (and Academic Administration) Positions
Benefits Offered
Rockford Lutheran School currently provides eligible employees with the opportunity to participate in available IRS qualified benefits plans including:
- Group Health Care Plans (options include employee, with spouse, with children or family) - Full-time Positions Only (Average of 30 Hours per Week)
- Group Dental Plans (options include employee, with spouse, with children or family) - Full-time Positions Only (Average of 30 Hours per Week)
- Life Insurance - Minimum of 21 Hours per Week
- Disability Insurance - Minimum of 21 Hours per Week
Additionally, the following benefits are offered as indicated:
403b Retirement Savings Account - available to all employees, 3% employer match for employees assigned over 20 Hours per Week
Paid Personal Time Off:
1. Unrestricted Paid Time Off
All full-time (Full-Time Full Year Employees and Full-Time School Year Employees classifications) will be credited 40 hours of unrestricted paid time off annually
All part-time, temporary and seasonal employees will be credited with the following annual amount: the average planned weekly schedule over the annual work term, rounded up to the next 15-minute interval multiplied by the number of weeks in the assumed annual work term, as each are detailed on the approved job description
2. Paid Leave
In addition to the unrestricted paid time off, Full-time Full Year employees will credited (front loaded) with 40 hours of paid sick leave time off and Full-time School Year employees will be credited with 8 hours of paid sick leave time off each year
Paid Holidays:
The following are paid holidays: Labor Day, Columbus Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Break (Week of Christmas through New Year’s Day), Good Friday, and Memorial Day
Paid Vacation:
Full Year employees are eligible for paid vacation in addition to personal time off beginning with 1 week (40 hours) or 2 weeks (80 hours) for Administrator positions. Part-Time Full Year employees with an average assigned schedule load of 20 hours per week or more (evaluated once per year prior to August 1 or upon hire/promotion into a new position) will be eligible for vacation at one half these rates.
A summary of Benefits available to full-time positions is available for download here.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Rockford Lutheran School is committed to the adherence of equal opportunity in employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, medical condition, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with the requirements of all applicable federal, state and local laws. However, Rockford Lutheran School is a Christian educational institution operating as a Recognized Service Organization of The Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod, and reserves the right to give preference in employment based upon religion. It is understood that all employees of Rockford Lutheran School are expected to respect the official teachings of the Christian faith and to pursue lifestyles that are morally in harmony with Scripture and the school’s Statement of Belief.