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fulfill the Great commission (Arizona, Southern California and Southern Nevada)
JOB SITE
Updated Thursday, July 2, 2015
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“…whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men…” Colossians 3:23
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS - Faith Lutheran Church and School, Whittier is seeking fully accredited elementary
school teacher candidates for the 2015/2016 school year. This is a full-time position and salary is competitive. Interested
teachers please contact Dawn Langemeier with a resume at [email protected].
TEACHER – Concordia Int. School Shanghai, China is seeking teachers for the 2016-2017 school year. Specialists in
music, PE, art, & Mandarin support classroom teachers. Preference is given to classroom teachers with experience in
Teachers College Readers & Writers Workshop. Interested teachers can learn more by reviewing the information at
www.concordiashanghai.org. Questions should be addressed to Steven Nurre at [email protected].
HIGH SCHOOL & MIDDLE SCHOOL:
SCIENCE INSTRUCTOR - Pacific Lutheran High School, Gardena is looking for a part-time science instructor for a Biology
and Chemistry class. The teacher-candidate should be an LCMS member currently in good standing at a LCMS
congregation and possess a teaching background in science. Interested parties should contact Principal Lucas Fitzgerald at
310-538-6865 or at [email protected] for additional information.
DIRECTOR OF ENROLLMENT & COMMUNICATION SERVICES - Crean Lutheran High School, Irvine is seeking an
Admissions professional with a minimum of 5-7 years of experience. The Director of Enrollment Services will be called to
lead a team of marketing and admissions professionals in an integrated fashion to powerfully communicate the distinctive
environment that has allowed Crean Lutheran High School to be the fastest growing Lutheran high school in history.
Stewardship of a compelling and synergistic marketing and admissions effort will be focused on growing the school’s new
student enrollment from 250 to 300 per year over the next five years. Compensation package includes a base salary from
$80-$100K, bonus program, medical benefits including medical, dental and optical paid in full for employee, retirement
plan of 5.3% and matching another 3%, and relocation allowance. Contact Tammy Brown at 805-223-9383 or email
[email protected] for more information or to apply.
HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR - Crean Lutheran High School, Irvine is looking for qualified applicants for the 2015-2016
school year. The ideal candidate will have school a counseling degree and/or a PPS. Duties and roles: to provide, as a
member of the counseling department staff, a comprehensive counseling program for students in grades nine through
twelve and specifically provide services to meet the needs of assigned students; consult with teachers, staff and parents to
enhance effectiveness in helping students; and to provide support to other high school educational programs. Click here for
the application, along with the application, please submit resume, transcripts, and letters of recommendation.
TEACHERS-ADMINISTRATORS – Concordia Int. School Shanghai, China is seeking outstanding ES, MS, & HS candidates
for the 2016-2017 school year.Interested candidates should apply in the fall of 2015 as positions will be filled by
January 2016. Preference is given to candidates with a Lutheran Teacher Diploma. Interested teachers can learn more by
reviewing the information on our website. Questions should be sent to Steven Nurre at [email protected].
ORANGE LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL - Current Openings
PLEASE NOTE that interested candidates need to apply electronically with our Application process that is imbedded in a
URL link at the bottom of each of the job postings. Please refer to our website.
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EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS:
PRESCHOOL TEACHERS - Hephatha Lutheran Preschool, Anaheim Hills is seeking fully qualified teachers for our
accredited, Christian center. This is a part time position with a minimum of twelve ECE units. Applicants should be
knowledgeable in developmentally appropriate practices and child-centered curriculum. Wage is equivalent to our current
preschool teachers. Experience is preferred. Please send a resume or contact the school office for more information at
[email protected].
PRESCHOOL TEACHER – Lambs of Faith Early Childhood Center at Faith Lutheran Church, Vista is seeking a qualified
part-time (to start) teacher. The ideal candidate is outgoing, excels in classroom management and works well with coworkers and parents. Some experience preferred. Job Description: To act as a lead teacher in the classroom, helping to
supervise and team teach groups of children. This job requires planning and implementation of curriculum & activities. Must
have required 12 ECE units, CPR & First Aid trained, be a team player as well as have a mature, professional work ethic
and positive outlook. Live scan prints and TB clearance required. If you are interested, please call or email resume and
documents to [email protected].
LEAD CLOSING TEACHER - St. Paul's Lutheran Preschool, Long Beach is growing and praying that the right person will
be our Lead Closing Teacher. Monday - Friday, 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm. Candidates need to have 18 plus ECE units & CPR.
Experienced. Come and be part of a hard-working, creative, fun staff that has worked together for many years. Please
call: Nancy Bachman, Director at 562-598-4729.
PRESCHOOL TEACHER - Child of Faith Early Learning Center and Preschool, Faith Lutheran, Huntington Beach is
looking for a part-time teacher with a minimum of twelve ECE units. Along with the ECE curriculum, Child of Faith teaches a
personal relationship with Jesus. Salary is competitive. Interested persons may contact the Director, Callie Paesano at
714-962-1864 or at [email protected].
PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR - Our Savior Lutheran Church, Westchester (next to LAX) is searching for a commissioned church
worker experienced and credentialed as an early childhood director. Must be people friendly and desiring to be part of a
team ministry working closely with the pastor and preschool board. They must be oriented toward the church preschool
connection. Our preschool connects the church to the community. We have a staff of 20 plus and enrollment at 150-160.
Please submit a resume with references to Call Committee, [email protected] or mail to 6705 W. 77th Street,
Westchester, CA 90045.
PRE-KINDERGARTEN TEACHER – Trinity Lutheran School, Litchfield Park is looking for a full time Pre-K teacher for the
2015-2016 school year! Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred but not required. Please contact
Heather Chapman via email at [email protected].
PRESCHOOL TEACHERS - Lambs of Faith Lutheran Early Childhood Center, Vista is looking for preschool teachers. A
variety of shifts are available as we are open 7:00 am -6:00 pm. Applicants must have completed at least 12 Early
Childhood college credits meeting Title 22 requirements; display the ability and desire to teach young children through a
play-based developmental curriculum; have flexibility in adapting schedules and lesson plans to meet the needs of the
students; profess one’s Christian faith and be active in a Christian church; and have an awareness of the social, cultural, and
political makeup of the community. Please e-mail [email protected] for more information.
PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR - Redeemer Lutheran Preschool, Huntington Beach is looking for a commissioned church worker
who is interested in connecting church and school as their ministry. Our new Director must be fully credentialed and have at
least one year experience as a Director in a licensed facility. We offer a team ministry, as the Director will be working
closely with, the Pastor, Preschool Board and teaching staff. Many opportunities exist for introducing the Christian faith to
families within the community who are un-churched or re-connecting those who may have fallen away from faith. To
request a detailed job description or submit a resume with references, please email Jan Flores at [email protected].
SCHOOL –AGE CARE (SAC):
DAYCARE POSITION - Christ the King Lutheran Preschool, Redlands is hiring for a part- time daycare position. We are
looking for an individual who loves kids, has 12 ECE units and is actively involved in church. Hours are approximately 11:30
am - 5:30 pm. The position calls for teachers who enjoy working with children 18 months-11 years. Please contact the
school at 909-793-8722 or send your resume to 1505 S. Ford St. Redlands, CA 92373
CHILDREN-YOUTH-FAMILY MINISTRY:
DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRIES - Trinity Lutheran Church, Simi Valley, is now accepting applications/resumes for the
part-time position of Director of Youth Ministries. This position will prove to be a very exciting journey for someone who has
a passion for children of all ages and could make a dynamic impact in our congregation and community. Attributes desired
for this position are: Excellent articulation skills with the youth, congregation members and the community; good time
management and organizational skills; possess a fun-loving, servant-hood and evangelical outlook; serve as a Christian
role model to our youth and the community, and the ability to effectively share LCMS theology and beliefs to children of all
ages. The deadline to apply is April 8. Please contact Avanell Hitchcock at 805-583-3674 or 805-428-0036 if you are
interested. An application form and job description may be picked up in the church office or downloaded online.
YOUTH MINISTRY COORDINATOR - Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Santa Clarita is looking for a part-time Youth Ministry
Coordinator. The Youth Coordinator will lead programs of service, education and fellowship for Jr. & Sr. High students.
Bachelor's degree preferred or combination of course work and workshops related to Christian education. Send resume to
[email protected].
WORSHIP & MUSICIANS:
WORSHIP LEADER - Christ the King Lutheran Church, Newbury Park is looking for a part-time Worship Leader. Duties
include but are not limited to: directing the praise band in leading worship for the 10:30am Contemporary Sunday Service
weekly (which includes a 9:30 am sound check); and conducting weekly rehearsals with the praise band. Responsibilities
include but are not limited to: coordinating the weekly song selections with the Pastor; learning a basic knowledge of the
scheduling program and music resource Planning Center Online; schedule the praise band instrumentalists and singers
weekly; printing and updating chord charts for the band (via the planning center database); singing and/or playing an
instrument to help lead the praise band; coordinating the PowerPoint slides for the weekly songs with the Administrative
Assistant. Must be able to read chord charts, have a basic music theory background, and work well with a group of
volunteer musicians and singers to lead worship weekly. Previous experience in leading worship and/or working with other
groups/ensembles of musicians is preferred but not required. A Bachelor’s degree in music is preferred but not required.
Experience in creating vocal harmonies and creating arrangements is preferred but not required. Experience or training in
conducting ensembles is preferred but not required (especially adult and children's choirs). This position pays $125 per
week. If interested in applying for this position, please forward your resume and cover letter to Tiara Castillo at
[email protected] or call 805-498-2217.
ORGANIST AVAILABLE - Rev. Dennis Gano, Director of Music at University Lutheran Chapel in Los Angeles, is looking to
supplement his income and is available as an organist for weddings and funerals (for churches accessible by the Los
Angeles Metro transit system). Also available to coach an organist to improve his/her service playing skills? I have a
master's degree in church music and have been playing for more than 50 years. If I can help you, please contact me via
email at [email protected] or by phone at 323-697-5320. Thank you!
ORGANIST - St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Pomona is seeking a permanent organist to play for our 9:00 am Sunday Divine
Service plus Advent/Lent midweek services and a few other special services throughout the year. Applicant should be
competent in playing settings one through four of the Divine Service and the hymns in the Lutheran Service Book. A Sunday
Divine Service includes 6 hymns, a prelude, an offertory, and a postlude. We have a Johannus Rembrandt 497 digital
organ. For more information please contact Pastor Joseph Signore at 909-623-6368 or [email protected].
ORGANIST/KEYBOARD PLAYER - First Lutheran Church, Burbank is seeking an organist (pipe organ)/ keyboard player
to fill a permanent position for Sunday morning worship services. The ideal candidate will be competent in playing pipe
organ for traditional hymns and in playing keyboards with the contemporary praise band. We currently offer one worship
service (blended in style) on Sunday mornings. Once a month, our worship music is strictly hymns played on the pipe organ.
For more information, please contact Pastor Mike Harnack at 818-848-7432 (office), 818-731-7799 (cell), or via email at
[email protected].
CHURCH ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS/OTHERS:
CHURCH SECRETARY - St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Norwalk is seeking a part-time church secretary. The position is open
immediately and is for 15 hours a week (MWF 9am - 2pm). Prior experience is a plus, but not necessary for the right
candidate. Must be proficient in Word, Power Point and Excel. Please email your resume to [email protected].
DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT – Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Winnetka
is in pursuit of a Director of Business Administration and Property Management. We have had this position since 1999. Our
present Director is retiring after ten years of service. The position is part-time (24 hours a week) and includes some
benefits and two weeks of annual paid vacation. The candidate must be computer literate (particularly Microsoft Office),
able to manage the church website and maintain church records and statistics. The candidate will have a business
background and/or education and be able to deal with personnel and insurance issues, church finances and interface with
our vendors and contractors. A complete job description can be obtained by contacting the church office by phone, e-mail
or regular mail as listed at the bottom of this posting. Resumes may be sent to the church by e-mail, fax or regular mail
by July 20, 2015. The interviewing process will be from July 21 – 31 with the position to begin the week of August 10 for
a three week transition period before the current director retires on August 27. Church phone 818-341-3460; Church fax
818-772-2788; Church email [email protected]
WORSHIP & MUSIC MINISTRY ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - St. John’s Lutheran Church, Orange is currently seeking
the ideal candidate for the position of Worship and Music Ministry Administrative Assistant. This is a 40 hour per week
position involving coordinating and organizing daily operations for Worship and Music Ministry. The Administrative
Assistant shall provide professional administrative, clerical, and organizational support to the Minister of Worship and
Music and related staff members so as to support our Discipleship process: CONNECT - GROW - SHARE. Qualified
applicants may e-mail their resume to Christina at [email protected] or it may be dropped off at the
church/school office, attn.: Christina. More information and Job description is found on our website.
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR - St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Garden Grove is seeking qualified applicants for the position of
part time Office Administrator. Duties would include, but are not limited to, bookkeeping as well as secretarial duties.
Work would begin on July 1, 2015. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Pastor Tim Schutt
at [email protected].
CHURCH SECRETARY – Redeemer Lutheran Church, Ontario is seeking a Church Secretary. The position will be opening
up immediately for interviewing, training and a start date of July 20, 2015. Computer skills including but not limited to
Excel, Word and media art presentation. High attention to detail, having an outgoing and self-starter personality are
essential, scheduling, event and worship planning are other key aspects to the position. Maintaining our membership data
base and church statistic are vital as well to the day to day running of the church office. The job at this time is MondayThursday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm and Wednesday is an early day 8:00 am – 2:30 pm with Fridays off. Pastor is however
considering making it an afternoon job to coincide with his other job, and to be available when he is in the office. All
resumes and cover letters may be sent to [email protected] and questions can be sent as well, along with any
request for phone calls regarding further information.
FOUNDATION EXECUTIVE - California Lutheran Homes and Community Services is seeking an experienced fundraising
professional to serve a key role in developing opportunities for the social ministry organization to expand its reach in
meeting needs of seniors throughout Southern California. The Foundation Executive position is part of the organizational
advancement group of Front Porch, a supporting partner of California Lutheran Homes. The applicant should have a
proven record in fundraising on behalf of social ministry and strong ties to the Lutheran community. Please send inquires to
Lee Ratta, SVP Organizational Advancement Group at Front Porch: [email protected].
BOOKKEEPING & PUBLICATION HELP AVAILABLE - Rev. Dennis Gano, Director of Music at University Lutheran Chapel in
Los Angeles, is looking to supplement his income and would like to offer help with bookkeeping. I have 25+ experience
with QuickBooks software as a business owner, as well as doing bookkeeping for churches. I can also help you with payroll
and the associated forms that need to be filed with the government. In addition, he can help with bulletins and monthly
newsletters. Again, I have several years of experience producing weekly bulletins and newsletters every month. Currently
I put together the service and do the bulletin layout at University Lutheran. If I can help you, your church or members of
your churches with any of these skills, please contact me via email at [email protected] or by phone at 323-697-5320.
LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES PRESIDENT/CEO - Lutheran Social Services of Southern California (LSS-SC) is seeking a
President and CEO. Requirements include an advanced related degree; over 5 years of experience in
leadership/management; and membership in a Lutheran congregation. A detailed profile of the organization and position
can be accessed by clicking here or at www.rdueaconsulting.com. Contact: Robert Duea at [email protected] or 623-5708868. Applications are due by July 30, 2015.
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY – IRVINE, CA
ADMINISTRATIVE & STAFF POSITIONS
For more information about the positions listed below, click here and then on staff positions.
Positions are filled as qualified candidates are found and funding is released. Applicants should submit a résumé along
with a letter of interest to: Human Resources - Concordia University
1530 Concordia West, Irvine, CA 92612
Email: [email protected]
Full-Time Staff Positions
 ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN
 GRAPHIC DESIGNER
 DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
 UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION APPLICATIONS COORDINATOR
 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, DEAN, SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
 EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE EVP FOR FINANCE & CFO
 DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT – ATHLETICS AND SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
 HEAD COACH – WATER POLO
 DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI & FAMILY RELATIONS
 GRADUATE & ADULT ADMISSION APPLICATIONS COORDINATOR
 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, DEPARTMENT OF STUDENT SUCCESS
 ACADEMIC ADVISOR
Part-Time Staff Positions
 GRADUATE ASSISTANT – TRACK & FIELD/CROSS COUNTRY
 GRADUATE ASSISTANT – MEN’S SOCCER
 CAMPUS SAFETY OFFICER
FACULTY POSITIONS
For more information on the positions listed below, click here and then on faculty positions.
Review of application materials begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.
To apply, send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, the names of three professional
references, and an official application to: Office of the Provost – Concordia University
Humans Resources Coordinator, Faculty Contracts
1530 Concordia West, Irvine, CA 92612
Email: [email protected]
Full-Time Faculty Positions
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DIRECTOR MAIS AFRICA PROGRAM
ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF PHILOSOPHY & ETHICS
Part-Time Faculty Positions
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ADJUNCT PROFESSOR OF BASSOON
NURSING INSTRUCTORS
PSYCHIATRIC/MENTAL HEALTH CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR
Concordia University Irvine does not discriminate in the employment of individuals on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic
origin, disability, sex or age. However, Concordia University Irvine is a Christian educational institution operated by The
Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) and, in compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, employs only those
individuals who meet the religious membership requirements established by the University.
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