Employment

Title:  Full-Time Maintenance Position - Female
Full-Time Maintenance worker needed for the Upper Campus of the School.  Day Shift.  Hourly pay rate with benefits.
Duties:  Cleaning throughout the shift; checking/cleaning women’s locker rooms and restrooms throughout the school day or during events; assisting in lunchroom cleanup; moving furniture; painting; room set-up; other maintenance work as needed.

Due to the nature of entering women’s restrooms and locker rooms throughout the day this position is restricted to a female employee.
Requires: light lifting; operating cleaning and occasionally regular maintenance equipment
Full background check required.

Spiritual and Lifestyle Requirements:
Briarwood Christian employees are to conduct themselves in private and in public consistent with the doctrinal and lifestyle standards of Briarwood Presbyterian Church, Briarwood Christian School and as stated in church and school contracts, agreements, and handbooks and manuals.
Briarwood Christian School is a Christian ministry of Briarwood Presbyterian Church representing Jesus Christ throughout the local community. As a ministry of Briarwood Presbyterian Church, BCS employees are called to minister to students and parents.  Because every subject is integrated with biblical truth, there is no secular/sacred division in the work that teachers and school staff perform. Consequently, Briarwood Christian School requires its employees to be born-again Christians who live their lives as Christian role models and to integrate biblical truth in everything they teach and do. Employees will conduct themselves in a way that will not raise questions regarding their Christian testimonies. A Christian lifestyle should reflect the biblical perspective of integrity and of appropriate personal and family relationships, business conduct, and moral behavior. An employee is expected to demonstrate a teachable spirit, an ability to share love for others, and a willingness to live contentedly under authority.
Briarwood Christian School expects all of its employees and volunteers to model the same Christian values and lifestyle that it seeks to inculcate in its students. Employees must be able to declare (a) that they have not engaged in, (b) that they are not engaging in, (c) that they will not engage in, and d) that they will not condone or advocate in personal, teaching or professional standards during the term of their employment or volunteering: any marriage relationship, civil union, or other union replicating marriage, other than between one man and one woman, or inappropriate sexual conduct. Inappropriate conduct includes, but is not limited to, such behaviors as the following: heterosexual activity outside of marriage (e.g., premarital sex, cohabitation, extramarital sex), homosexual, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, questioning (one’s gender or sexual orientation), other aberrant sexual activity or other sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, use or viewing of pornographic material or websites, and sexual abuse or improprieties toward minors as defined by Scripture and federal or state law. They must understand and agree that this position is firmly rooted in the inerrant and infallible Word of God as expressed in the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments. Example applicable verses include but are not limited to Hebrews 13:4; Luke 6:40; Romans 1:21–27; Romans 10:9–10; I Timothy 4:12, and 1 Corinthians 6:9–20.

Briarwood Christian School (BCS), a ministry of Briarwood Presbyterian Church, located in Birmingham, Alabama, is a co-educational school serving over 1600 students in grades Junior Kindergarten through 12. The  school exists to provide a Christ-centered transformational education that equips and inspires each student to  glorify God by maximizing his or her God-given abilities. 

Personally, the employee’s life shall reflect 

• Mature, living, and active faith in Jesus Christ, and membership in good standing of a local evangelical church 
• Lifestyle of biblical integrity 
• Agreement with the school’s Statement of Faith and a lifestyle consistent with the school’s Declaration of Moral Integrity (available on school website) 
• Support of Christian Education 
• Experience working as a part of a team 
• Willingness to listen and respond to counsel 
• A passion and ability to effectively contribute to a positive work environment 
• Spirit of dedication, commitment, flexibility and responsiveness 
• Successfully completion of a drug screening, criminal background check, and MinistrySafe training; the background check and MinistrySafe training are renewed every three years.

Job Description 

The World Language Department seeks to hire a full-time French teacher to teach the French language and  culture in grades 9-12 beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year. We are looking for passionate, dynamic  teachers that demonstrate: 

• experience in effectively leading Christ-centered, student-focused, collaborative, engaging, and innovative classes 
• hold to a Biblically informed philosophy of Christian education  
• demonstrate an understanding of and love for students as image-bearers of God, and, thus, a commitment to Christian discipleship 
• possess a growth mindset and leadership of their own learning, especially in Biblical and content-area knowledge 
• have a deep understanding of and desire to live out Briarwood’s mission and vision for the glory of God

Job Requirements 

• fluency in French with strong knowledge of French language, literature, and culture
• experience teaching high school French, strongly preferred 
• experience teaching certified AP French strongly preferred 
• experience in testing “Seal of Biliteracy” strongly preferred 
• must have a minimum of an earned Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in French, Education, or a related field; a Master’s degree is desired and preferred 
• teach for transformation from a Biblical world and life view by emphasizing Christ’s preeminence in all things 
• provide instruction from a biblical world and life view
• ability to work effectively, cooperatively, and collegially with faculty 
• desire to lead and mentor a small group of students, with a focus on Growth, Accountability, and  Prayer (GAP) 
• experience relevant to leading co-curricular activities or other program areas (e.g., coaching a sport, student clubs, committee work, etc.) 

How to Apply 

• Prepare a one-page cover letter naming the title of the opening and including a brief introduction,  Christian testimony, church involvement and outline of your key attributes that you feel reflect your  suitability for this position. 
• Prepare an up-to-date resume, listing all personal contact information, contact details of three  references (who we will only contact after confirming with you), detailed educational credentials, and  relevant work experience. 
• Submit your cover letter AND resume to bcsemployment@bcsk12.org 
• Select candidates will be asked to complete an online application by invitation only. 

Briarwood Christian School (BCS), a ministry of Briarwood Presbyterian Church, located in Birmingham, Alabama, is a co-educational school serving over 1600 students in grades Junior Kindergarten through 12. The  school exists to provide a Christ-centered transformational education that equips and inspires each student to glorify God by maximizing his or her God-given abilities. 

Personally, the employee’s life shall reflect 

• Mature, living, and active faith in Jesus Christ, and membership in good standing of a local evangelical church 
• Lifestyle of biblical integrity 
• Agreement with the school’s Statement of Faith and a lifestyle consistent with the school’s Declaration of Moral Integrity (available on school website) 
• Support of Christian Education 
• Experience working as a part of a team 
• Willingness to listen and respond to counsel 
• A passion and ability to effectively contribute to a positive work environment 
• Spirit of dedication, commitment, flexibility and responsiveness 
• Successfully completion of a drug screening, criminal background check, and MinistrySafe training; the background check and MinistrySafe training are renewed every three years.

Job Description

The History Department seeks to hire a full-time Upper School History teacher beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year. We are looking for passionate, dynamic teachers that demonstrate:  

• experience in effectively leading Christ-centered, student-focused, collaborative, engaging, and innovative classes 
• hold to a Biblically informed philosophy of Christian education  
• demonstrate an understanding of and love for students as image-bearers of God, and, thus, a commitment to Christian discipleship 
• possess a growth mindset and leadership of their own learning, especially in Biblical and content-area knowledge 
• have a deep understanding of and desire to live out Briarwood’s mission and vision for the glory of God 

    Job Requirements 

• prior experience teaching history or history related courses; employment experience in a business field is preferred 
• must have a minimum of an earned Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in History  - Secondary Education; a Master’s degree in History / Teaching is desired and preferred
• teach for transformation from a Biblical world and life view by emphasizing Christ’s preeminence in all things 
• provide instruction from a biblical world and life view 
• ability to work effectively, cooperatively, and collegially with faculty 
• desire to lead and mentor a small group of students, with a focus on Growth, Accountability, and  Prayer (GAP)
• experience relevant to leading co-curricular activities or other program areas (e.g., coaching a sport, student clubs, committee work, etc.) 

How to Apply

• Prepare a one-page cover letter naming the title of the opening and including a brief introduction, Christian testimony, church involvement and outline of your key attributes that you feel reflect your suitability for this position. 
• Prepare an up-to-date resume, listing all personal contact information, contact details of three references (who we will only contact after confirming with you), detailed educational credentials, and relevant work experience. 
• Submit your cover letter AND resume to bcsemployment@bcsk12.org 
• Select candidates will be asked to complete an online application by invitation only.

Briarwood Christian School, a ministry of Briarwood Presbyterian Church, located in Birmingham, Alabama, is a co-educational school serving students in grades K4 through 12. The school exists to provide a Christ-centered transformational education that equips and inspires each student to glorify God by maximizing his or her God-given abilities.

The BCS Athletics Department is always looking for part-time, stipend only coaches who desire to serve the Lord by coaching and developing athletes on our sports teams.  If you would like to be considered for a sport, please follow the "How to Apply"  Information below.

We are looking for passionate, dynamic coaches that demonstrate:

Job Description

•      Experience in effectively leading Christ-centered, student-focused, collaborative, engaging, and innovative coaching techniques

•      Hold to a Biblically informed philosophy of Christian education

•      Demonstrate an understanding of and love for students as image-bearers of God, and, thus, a commitment to Christian discipleship

•      Possess a growth mindset and leadership of their own learning, especially in Biblical and content-area knowledge

•      Have a deep understanding of and desire to live out Briarwood’s mission and vision for the glory of God

Job Requirements

·         A mature, living, and active faith in Jesus Christ, and membership in good standing of a local evangelical church.

·         Must have a minimum of an earned Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university; related Master’s degree strongly preferred.

·         Coach for transformation from a Biblical world and life view by emphasizing Christ’s preeminence in all things.

·         Ability to work effectively, cooperatively, and collegially with faculty.

·         Desire to lead and mentor a small group of students, with a focus on Growth, Accountability, and Prayer (GAP).

·         Experience relevant to leading co-curricular activities or other program areas (e.g., coaching a sport, student clubs, committee work, etc.).

·         Agreement with the school’s Statement of Faith and a lifestyle consistent with the school’s Declaration of Moral Integrity (available on school website).

·         Successfully complete a criminal background check with the Alabama Statement Department of Education (reviewed periodically) and MinistrySafe child abuse training.

This position provides adult supervision of all students riding the shuttle bus between campuses each day. (Not driving)  Multiple positions available for both morning and afternoon shuttle runs.