Employment Opportunities

Before/After School Care, Non-exempt (hourly)

Multiple positions to provide supervision to students in before-school and after-school care. Supports engagement and leading activities for children ages 5–11. Morning hours are 6:25 am to 7:40 am. Afternoon hours: 3:15 pm to 6:00 pm. Options to combine with Teacher Aid duties if available and qualified.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Monitoring hallways and bathrooms for cleanliness and orderliness periodically during the day and addressing issues
• Assist with lunchroom setup, janitorial issues and post-lunch cleanup.
• Check and clean the main entryway and lobby periodically during the day, regularly check bathrooms for general cleanliness and orderliness.
• Perform maintenance tasks as assigned to keep the building and grounds in good working repair
• Assist with contractors as needed or requested
• Verifying that classroom and instructional lab technologies are up and running each day, reporting or troubleshooting technology issues with the Director of IT and helping extend support to teachers with instructional technology issues during the day
• Assist the Director of IT as on-sight support for other basic level IT issues during the day.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent with skills in written and oral communication and an ability to work with all types of people in a variety of conditions
• Three years or more experience with similar supporting roles in at least one of the core areas of facilities maintenance or IT support
• Experience in a customer support role with demonstrated success

Wage Range

Position pay rate is $15.00 per hour.
 

Office Receptionist: 

The Upper Campus is seeking an individual to be the first face visitors see on a daily basis. We are seeking a part-time office receptionist for the hours of 7 AM - 12:30 PM from August-May. This is an hourly role. 

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JOB SUMMARY:
The School Office Receptionist serves as the first point of contact for students, parents, visitors, faculty, and community members. This position provides exceptional customer service while supporting daily school operations, attendance management, communications, volunteer coordination, school events, and administrative functions. The receptionist helps create a welcoming environment and ensures efficient operation of the school office.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Front Office Operations

• Greet and assist students, parents, visitors, and vendors in a professional and welcoming manner.
• Answer and direct incoming telephone calls.
• Manage visitor sign-in procedures and maintain visitor records.
• Respond to routine inquiries and direct concerns to appropriate staff members.
• Maintain the reception area and front office organization.
• Receive and distribute mail, deliveries, and school communications.

Student Attendance & Records

• Process attendance information received from teachers and parents.
• Maintain student sign-in and sign-out procedures.
• Assist with student record updates and office filing systems as needed.
• Contact the parents of students not in attendance who did not report their absence.

School Communications

• Compile, edit, and distribute daily announcements.
• Post announcements and communications through school information systems.
• Maintain staff directories, phone extension lists, and contact information.
• Assist with distributing school publications and informational materials.
• Support communication efforts between the school, families, and community members.

Volunteer Coordination

• Recruit and coordinate parent and community volunteers.
• Manage volunteer sign-up systems and communications.
• Maintain volunteer records and schedules.
• Coordinate volunteer needs for school activities throughout the year.

Administrative Support

• Assist with locker assignments and student organizational needs.
• Create school ID’s for students as needed.
• Maintain substitute teacher information and support materials.
• Coordinate sub-scheduling in-house coverage by teachers and contact outside subs
• Support graduation, baccalaureate, registration, and back-to-school events.
• Assist administrators and faculty with clerical and organizational tasks.
• Monitor building security and access to the main office and the north staff/vendor entrances to ensure visitors to the school are properly signed in, verified, and granted access.
• Provides support or other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent; Associate's degree or higher preferred
• Three (3) years of responsible, varied office administrative experience involving public contact is required; school or church site experience is highly desirable

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Welcoming and Service-Oriented demeanor
• Proficiency with database entry, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Familiarity with Google Workspace and FACTS is preferred.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Strong customer service skills, able to work calmly with visitors who are stressed
• Strong cultural sensitivity and proven ability to work effectively across cultural differences
• Ability to function as a team player with faculty, staff, administration, and parent volunteers.
• Has organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills, supporting the ability to work relatively independently with a strong work ethic
• Must be able to conduct verbal and written communications and establish and maintain relationships in a professional manner
• Fully accepts our belief statement and actively exhibits these Christian values and behavior in all they say and do, agreeing to limit their personal expression to remain in alignment with the school's stated religious beliefs, and according to our agreement with The Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod under which we are a Recognized Service Organization
• Must be a member of and in regular attendance at a Christian congregation; a Lutheran church is preferred
• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule, with reasonable advance notice, to support school events, activities, and operational needs outside of normal working hours. 
   

School Bus Driver, Non-exempt (hourly)

We are seeking to add part-time drivers to our pool of bus drivers. Calls for drivers occur during the school day and for athletics events at night, which need to depart school in the late afternoon.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Provide safe and courteous transportation and support to students
• Dependability to meet time requirements when assigned a trip
   

Qualifications

• Must hold and be able to maintain a CDL driver's license with a School Bus endorsement and Air Brake endorsement. Candidates with the CDL license can be put through training to add the School Bus endorsement
• Annual Drug screening and Physical exam required
• Must clear criminal background checks required through the State Board of Education
• Experience driving a school bus is desired

Wage Range

Position pay rate starting at $28.00  per hour.

Elementary Teaching Opportunities

Upper Elementary Teacher

Rockford Lutheran School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Upper Elementary Teacher to join our Christ-centered learning community. The ideal candidate will inspire students in Grades 3–5 through meaningful, rigorous instruction while supporting their academic, social, and spiritual growth. This position offers the opportunity to partner with families, collaborate with colleagues, and help students grow in their faith and love of learning.

Part-time Spanish Teacher

Rockford Lutheran School is seeking a passionate and engaging Spanish teacher for the 2026–2027 school year. A .25 FTE Elementary Spanish Teacher position is available at the Elementary
Campus. This role includes teaching 11 forty-minute Spanish classes each week to students in Kindergarten through 5th grade, fostering a love of language and culture through age-appropriate, interactive instruction. In addition, a .25 FTE High School Spanish Teacher position is available. This role consists of teaching two sections of Spanish II (second-year Spanish). 

Essential Duties for ALL Instructional Positions

• Integrates Biblical principles and Christian worldview throughout curriculum, while presenting the specific beliefs of the ELCA and LCMS church bodies in balance
• Teaches skills, knowledge, and concepts following approved curriculum and appropriate learning activities to enable students to achieve established course standards of achievement
• Utilizes a variety of methodologies of instruction using educational equipment, books, and learning aids
• Uses instructional technology resources effectively when appropriate and provides for online learning resources and class support via Canvas or Google
• Classroom, including an online grade book
• Prepares well-developed lesson plans according to school policy and course objectives
• Adapts teaching methods and materials to meet student needs, interests, and abilities
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to provide an effective learning environment
• Communicates with students, parents, other faculty, staff, counselors and administrators regarding academic and behavioral issues
• Maintains appropriate professional interaction with students, parents, administrators, co-workers, and other colleagues
• Attends school functions, faculty meetings, in-service events, conferences, retreats, and workshops
• Strives for personal professional development
• Meets the physical demands generally necessary for effective teaching
• Additional duties as assigned

Wage Range

RLS uses a Teacher Compensation Matrix that factors in Years of Service and Credentials, with a full-time salary range between $35,000 ($31,500 for Preschool) and $57,225 for new hires (premium for terminal degree also available).

Candidates may apply for either position individually or combine both assignments into a .50 FTE position, depending on qualifications and interest.

Upper Campus Teaching Opportunities

• Part-time Spanish Teacher.  Rockford Lutheran School is seeking a passionate and engaging Spanish teacher for the 2026–2027 school year. A .25 FTE Elementary Spanish Teacher position is available at the Elementary Campus. This role includes teaching 11 forty-minute Spanish classes each week to students in Kindergarten through 5th grade, fostering a love of language and culture through age-appropriate, interactive instruction. In addition, a .25 FTE High School Spanish Teacher position is available. This role consists of teaching two sections of Spanish II (second-year Spanish). Candidates may apply for either position individually or combine both assignments into a .50 FTE position, depending on qualifications and interest.

   

Essential Duties for ALL Instructional Positions

• Integrates Biblical principles and Christian worldview throughout curriculum, while presenting the specific beliefs of the ELCA and LCMS church bodies in balance
• Teaches skills, knowledge, and concepts following approved curriculum and appropriate learning activities to enable students to achieve established course standards of achievement
• Utilizes a variety of methodologies of instruction using educational equipment, books, and learning aids
• Uses instructional technology resources effectively when appropriate and provides for online learning resources and class support via Canvas or Google
• Classroom, including an online grade book
  Prepares well-developed lesson plans according to school policy and course objectives
• Adapts teaching methods and materials to meet student needs, interests, and abilities
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to provide an effective learning environment
• Communicates with students, parents, other faculty, staff, counselors and administrators regarding academic and behavioral issues
• Maintains appropriate professional interaction with students, parents, administrators, co-workers, and other colleagues
• Attends school functions, faculty meetings, in-service events, conferences, retreats, and workshops
• Strives for personal professional development
• Meets the physical demands generally necessary for effective teaching
• Additional duties as assigned

Wage Range

RLS uses a Teacher Compensation Matrix that factors in Years of Service and Credentials, with a full-time salary range between $35,000 ($31,500 for Preschool) and $57,225 for new hires (premium for terminal degree also available).