Scottsdale Christian Academy
14400 North Tatum Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85032
Phone (602) 992-5100/Fax (480) 355-3110
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT
Scottsdale Christian Academy Substitute Teacher Application Packet – Version 2021_04_15
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Position on Critical Issues - One of the strengths of Scottsdale Christian Academy (SCA) is its place as an
interdenominational institution. The joy of sharing the person of Christ and living in unity as a body of believers is, in part,
the realization that we have differences in areas nonessential to salvation and that through this recognition and acceptance
we can mutually experience that which brings about patience, understanding and love among believers (Rom. 15:5). It is
equally important to clearly articulate our position on certain critical issues that are foundational to the mission and values
of the Academy.
Foundational
The Board of SCA takes a clear position in opposition to each of the following: (1) drunkenness (Eph. 5:18); (2) abortion
(Lev. 18:21); (3) premarital sex/extramarital sex (I Thes. 4:3); (4) homosexuality (Rom. 1:26, 27; Lev. 18:22); (5)
pornography (Ps. 101:3a); (6) Marriage outside of one biological man and one biological woman (Gen. 2:18-25).
Qualified
The Board of Scottsdale Christian Academy takes a qualified position on the following issues: (1) legal vices; (2)
euthanasia; (3) divorce; (4) creation; (5) gender.
1. Legal Vices: There does not appear to be a clear Biblical directive regarding gambling or the use of tobacco and
alcoholic beverages except in the case of drunkenness. However, inasmuch as our current society has experienced
serious health and personal economic problems related to addiction to these vices, we would discourage use of
alcohol or tobacco or participation in gambling.
2. Euthanasia: There is a wide variance of definition of the term euthanasia. The definition, which the Academy would
take a stand against, would be the willful act of inducing or speeding up the death process.
3. Divorce: God’s best for His children would have a man and a woman married only to each other for a lifetime.
Inasmuch as there are different interpretations of the Biblical reasons for divorce and God’s view of the same, the
issue would be referred back to the individual, the home, or the church for a final decision.
4. Creation: We teach that man was created by God and in His image (Gen. 1:27) and believe there is compelling
evidence for Creation and the Flood (Gen. 6-8); all things in the universe were created and made by God in the six
literal days of the creation week described in Genesis 1:1-2:3, and confirmed in Exodus 20:11. We believe that none
of the Biblical account of Creation and the Flood needs compromising. What we teach in this regard is consistent
with the Bible record.
5. Gender: We embrace the Biblical teaching regarding gender identity and believe the biological gender we are born
with was God’s intention (Gen. 1:27).
Neutral
The Board of Scottsdale Christian Academy takes no position relative to the following issues: (1) speaking in tongues; (2)
form of baptism, i.e., sprinkling or immersion; (3) election; (4) the church and politics; (5) political endorsements by the
Academy; (6) healing; (7) communion. “No position” is defined as viewing an issue to be nonessential to salvation but
which has much variance among Christian evangelical groups as they interpret the Scriptures. Therefore, any formal
discussions would be referred back to the home and church for that individual to determine for himself. This would not
prevent an individual, if asked, from giving his/her personal point of view.
This document is part of a set of three documents which include our Statement of Faith, our Position on Critical Issues,
and our Statement on Marriage, Gender, and Sexuality. All three are to be affirmed by every staff member, parent, or
guardian. I affirm my personal agreement with the Scottsdale Christian Academy’s Position on Critical Issues, agree to
live consistently with the Position on Critical Issues, and agree not to act or advocate against these Positions.
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