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Westminster tops Broward County’s Christian high schools — again

For the fourth year in a row, Niche.com has ranked Westminster Academy as the best Christian high school in Broward County, bestowing the school an A+ overall rating.

Redeemer’s Robert Ayton wins chemistry teaching award

Robert Ayton, Jr., Chemistry and Physics instructor at Redeemer Christian School, has won the Excellence in Chemistry High School teaching award.

New education commissioner Diaz meets with school choice leaders

On his first day in office, Manny Diaz, Jr., Florida’s new Education Commissioner, convened a video meeting with school choice advocates.

Bradenton opens new athletic center

The $19m Pentecost Athletic Center — named after the project’s largest benefactor — includes several courts for basketball, volleyball and wrestling, along with a multi-purpose field for soccer and football.

New law restores dual enrollment access for nonpublic school students

Senate Bill 52 and House Bill 1159 especially benefit economically disadvantaged students, who rely on state school choice scholarship programs to attend private schools.

Florida Senate passes legislation to expand school choice

House Bill 7045 widens eligibility and maximizes parental choice in K-12 scholarship programs, separately targeting both both low-income and uniquely-abled students and increasing scholarship awards from 95% to 100%.

Senate bill to restore dual enrollment progresses through committees

The $28.5m state scholarship program would serve as a “gateway to college for so many students,” said Dr. Adam Gaffey of Robert F. Monroe Day School in Quincy.

Non-public schools to receive more national emergency assistance

The Federal Government has allocated $213m in emergency services / relief funds for Florida’s non-public schools, to be released under an expedited timeline.

State Senate proposes expanding school vouchers

The proposed bill would streamline Florida’s scholarship programs and allow flexible spending options.

State Senate Education Committee hears the good news on school choice

Florida policy continues to trend towards school choice as a way of leveling persistent gaps in resources.

Orangewood’s high school choir virtually covers Elton John classic

For their first High School Choir remote assignment, Orangewood Christian School students recorded Elton John & Bernie Taupin’s “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road”. And it’s awesome!

Scholarship enrollment cap to grow 400%

The maximum enrollment growth for Family Empowerment Scholarships will jump from 7,000 to 28,000 students.

House budgets more than expected for teachers

The Florida House has increased teacher salaries by $150 million more than what the Senate proposed — and almost $50m more than Governor Ron DeSantis requested.

Education a high priority for upcoming legislative session

One bill raises teachers’ salaries over three years; another wraps early learning programs within the DoE.

Florida teachers’ minimum salary to rise

The salary increase proposed by Governor Ron DeSantis applies only to public school teachers, but may have a ripple effect on private school salaries.

Enrollment at private schools keeps rising

Private school enrollment has been rising in Florida for a whole decade, with the most dramatic increase — 22,525 students — occurring between 2015/16 and 2016/17.

Orangewood students qualify for national eCYBERMISSION

For Hurricane Irma in 2017, Orange County distributed no fewer than 123,000 sandbags. This team of 9th-graders tested various bags for cost-efficiency, biodegradability, durability and practicality.

DeSantis signs bill adding religion to protected status

The Governor signed the bill in Jerusalem whilst leading a visit to Israel with other officials. It marks the first time in Florida’s history that a law has been enacted on foreign soil.

FAANS needs your help now on enrollment access!

Action is needed today to restore dual-enrollment access to non-public-school students.

For those awaiting a Florida Tax Credit Scholarship, another option

The Family Empowerment Scholarship would be available for about 28,000 students in the next school year.

Final weeks of the legislative session

Senate Democrats attempted unsuccessfully to remove the section in a school safety bill that would potentially arm teachers; the vote went along party lines.

Westminster Academy basketball achieves championship three-peat

Defeating Seffner Christian, WA’s Men’s Varsity Basketball Team won an historic third consecutive FHSAA Class 4A Basketball State Championship.

Orangewood joins Mu Alpha Theta math society

High school students can deepen their interest in mathematics and enter the Society’s national contests.

Pinewood Christian Academy pilots a 21st-century test

Students will take the NWEA MAP Growth test, which is gaining popularity among private, Christian, and charter schools across Florida.

Trump’s Cabinet holds a weekly Bible study group

The classes are held by Ralph Drollinger of Capitol Ministries, which provides ministry to government officials.

Member Schools

If you’re a family seeking a Christian school in Florida with nationally recognized accreditation, you found us!

Our member schools are located throughout the Sunshine State, from Pensacola in the panhandle to Miami in the south.


Bethany Christian School
Fort Lauderdale 33316

Located in the Rio Vista neighborhood of downtown Fort Lauderdale, Bethany is well known for offering academic excellence to students—currently approximately 325—in a nurturing, Christ-centered environment.

Leading students into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ


Bradenton Christian School
Bradenton 34209

Founded in 1960 and located minutes from the Gulf of Mexico in sunny Bradenton, we currently serve over 840 students Pre-K–12th grade from church-attending families in Manatee County.


Cambridge Christian School
Tampa 33614

For nearly 50 years, the school’s mission has been to provide excellence in academics, athletics and fine arts for the good of our students and the glory of God.

Serving Christ Through Excellence in Academics, Athletics, and Fine Arts

Christ Church Academy
Vero Beach 32960

TOTS is an affordable, early-education enrichment program for 1–4-year-olds set in a loving Christian environment that includes Bible stories, unit lesson themes, crafts, and playtime.


Granada Day School
Miami 33134

Granada Day School is a Christ-centered school offering child care for infants through kindergarten since 1959. It is important to us that the children cherish their school, that school be a familiar place, a home away from home.


Impact Christian Academy
Jacksonville 32225

While some may perceive that a private Christian school is a proverbial bubble isolating students from the “real world,” ICA takes seriously the biblical charge to “take captive every thought, to make it obedient to Christ,” and we share the philosophy with C.S. Lewis, that it is better to ...

Doing School Differently!


Kendall Christian School
Miami 33156

Established in 1973 as a ministry of Kendall Presbyterian Church, we welcome families of all races, national, and ethnic origins. Our small class sizes allow for close relationships between students and teachers.


Maitland Community Preschool
Maitland 32751

An outreach ministry of Orangewood Church, PCA, we serve families from both our church and our local community with part-time programs for children two years of age through Kindergarten.


Orangewood Christian School
Maitland 32751 / Maitland 32751

Located just north of Orlando in Maitland, OCS is a ministry of Orangewood Presbyterian Church (PCA) with over 700 students in grades K–12 and a new $8.5 million expansion to the athletic and high school facilities.

Inspired Learning. Transformed Lives.


Pinewood Christian Academy
Middleburg 32068

Our mission is to partner with covenant Christian families to educate students in grades VPK through 6th to be world-changers for Christ through a rigorous, Christ-centered, Biblically-based school program.

20 years of educating world-changers for Christ


Real Life Christian Academy
Clermont 34711

We are a private, independent Christian school for preschool through high school students located in the beautiful community of Clermont, Florida.

Redeemer Christian School
Ocala 34476

Located on 52 acres, we emphasize Christian world and life view in all aspects of our educational program. Redeemer serves approximately 275 students from K3 through 11th grade; academic rigor and college preparation remain the focus of middle and high school classes.

Christ in all things


Seven Rivers Christian School
Lecanto 34461

Seven Rivers Christian School exists in partnership with families to shape the hearts and minds of children with a distinctly biblical program of academic rigor, artistic beauty, and athletic competition.


Spanish River Christian School
Boca Raton 33431

SRCS has a 30-year tradition in Boca Raton of high academic standards with accelerated curriculum, advanced technology, and athletics and fine arts programs. We develop a desire in children to study God’s word and apply the Scriptures to their daily lives.


Sunlight Christian Academy
Port St. Lucie 34986

Every child at Sunlight Christian Academy is a unique and important bearer of God’s image. We maintain an individual academic profile for every child that charts his/her learning in each area of our curriculum, and our flexible weekly schedule also reflects our commitment to individualized instruction.

Tampa Bay Christian Academy
Tampa 33604

Tampa Bay Christian Academy of Florida is educating for eternity by seeking to nurture the spirit, mind, and body of the international and culturally diverse Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade student population through a Christ-centered, developmentally appropriate and safe educational environment.

Educating the mind, engaging the heart, and empowering students to change their world.


Westminster Academy
Fort Lauderdale 33308 / Fort Lauderdale 33309

Since 1971, Westminster Academy has been a Christ-centered, biblically-based college preparatory school dedicated to equipping covenant students to excel by using their gifts and talents for God’s glory. In 2014 the Lower School earned National Blue Ribbon School recognition as a 2014 Exemplary High Performing School.

Devoted to Christ • Dedicated to Excellence

CSF for Transformational Education

Transformational Education

Mission, Purpose & History

Staff and Executive Committee

Affiliations

Apply for CSF Membership

Transformational Education embraces the Gospel as a way of life—a way of thinking, a way of doing ethics, a way of making choices—so that it cannot be segregated out from any other part of life and/or be compartmentalized.

Christian Schools of Florida supports, encourages and accredits Christian early childhood, elementary, and secondary schools in the State of Florida that endorse Transformational Education.

CSF staff and Executive Committee members are credentialed and professional educators experienced in school leadership and accreditation protocols.

We co-accredit with other agencies and have agreements with organizations whose standards we respect and trust.

Member schools enjoy associate, accredited or collaborative status.

CSF for School Accreditation

Accreditation instills new life in a school, fostering a greater awareness among faculty, staff and board members.

“If I bear witness of myself, my witness is not true.”
—John 5:31

CSF accreditation is an ongoing five-year process for school effectiveness and improvement.

Schools accredited elsewhere can also be accredited by CSF, but must be in compliance with the standards of both agencies.

Accreditation by CSF exempts early childhood programs from state licensing.

Strands & Standards

  1. #1. Clear Purpose
  2. #2. School Effectiveness & Improvement
  3. #3. Leadership & Governance
  4. #4. Teaching & Learning
  5. #5. Assessment
  6. #6. Documenting Resources & Systems
  7. #7. Early Childhood

Why Accreditation?

Biblical Principles for Accreditation

The CSF Accreditation Process

Collaborative Accreditation

Early Childhood Exemption

Job Opportunities

Posted January 26th, 2023

Spanish Teacher
Westminster Academy

Looking to work in a Christ-centered, transformative and educationally excellent school environment? Westminster Academy is the place for you! Westminster Academy (WA) is a private Christian school offering a range of professional opportunities that include a competitive salary and benefit package. Benefits include medical, vision, dental and life insurance, tuition assistance and a retirement savings plan match. As an employee of WA, you will join a community working together to foster academic excellence in every student. With a rich history over fifty years, Westminster Academy is a school where your professionalism is valued and celebrated, for we know that the heart of a great school is the great teachers in every classroom.

Requirements

The ideal candidate would be Florida certified and hold a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree. Candidates must also have a strong Christian testimony.

Interested candidates should email their cover letter and resume to trombinoe@wa.edu


https://www.wa.edu/
5601 N Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
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Phone: 954.771.4600

Posted January 26th, 2023

High School Government Teacher
Westminster Academy

Looking to work in a Christ-centered, transformative and educationally excellent school environment? Westminster Academy is the place for you! Westminster Academy (WA) is a private Christian school offering a range of professional opportunities that include a competitive salary and benefit package. Benefits include medical, vision, dental and life insurance, tuition assistance and a retirement savings plan match. As an employee of WA, you will join a community working together to foster academic excellence in every student. With a rich history over fifty years, Westminster Academy is a school where your professionalism is valued and celebrated, for we know that the heart of a great school is the great teachers in every classroom.

Requirements

The ideal candidate would be Florida certified and hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree. Candidates must have a strong Christian testimony.

Please contact Ellen Trombino at trombinoe@wa.edu if you are interested. More specific information for each position is available. To discover more about Westminster Academy, please see our website at www.wa.edu. An employment application may be found there.


https://www.wa.edu/
5601 N Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Phone: 954.771.4600

Posted January 26th, 2023

High School Biology Teacher
Westminster Academy

Looking to work in a Christ-centered, transformative and educationally excellent school environment? Westminster Academy is the place for you! Westminster Academy (WA) is a private Christian school offering a range of professional opportunities that include a competitive salary and benefit package. Benefits include medical, vision, dental and life insurance, tuition assistance and a retirement savings plan match. As an employee of WA, you will join a community working together to foster academic excellence in every student. With a rich history over fifty years, Westminster Academy is a school where your professionalism is valued and celebrated, for we know that the heart of a great school is the great teachers in every classroom.

Requirements

The ideal candidate would be Florida certified and hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree. Candidate must have a strong Christian testimony.

Please contact Ellen Trombino at trombinoe@wa.edu if you are interested. More specific information for each position is available. To discover more about Westminster Academy, please see our website at www.wa.edu


https://www.wa.edu/
5601 N Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Phone: 954.771.4600

Posted January 26th, 2023

Upper School Choir Teacher
Westminster Academy

Looking to work in a Christ-centered, transformative and educationally excellent school environment? Westminster Academy is the place for you! Westminster Academy (WA) is a private Christian school offering a range of professional opportunities that include a competitive salary and benefit package. Benefits include medical, vision, dental and life insurance, tuition assistance and a retirement savings plan match. As an employee of WA, you will join a community working together to foster academic excellence in every student. With a rich history over fifty years, Westminster Academy is a school where your professionalism is valued and celebrated, for we know that the heart of a great school is the great teachers in every classroom.

Requirements

The ideal candidate would be Florida certified and hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree. Candidate must also have a strong Christian testimony.

Please send Ellen Trombino at trombinoe@wa.edu a resume and cover letter. To discover more about Westminster Academy, please see our website at www.wa.edu. An application may be found there.


https://www.wa.edu/
5601 N Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Phone: 954.771.4600

Posted January 26th, 2023

Classroom Teachers
Westminster Academy

Looking to work in a Christ-centered, transformative and educationally excellent school environment? Westminster Academy is the place for you! Westminster Academy (WA) is a private Christian school offering a range of professional opportunities that include a competitive salary and benefit package. Benefits include medical, vision, dental and life insurance, tuition assistance and a retirement savings plan match. As an employee of WA, you will join a community working together to foster academic excellence in every student. With a rich history over fifty years, Westminster Academy is a school where your professionalism is valued and celebrated, for we know that the heart of a great school is the great teachers in every classroom.

Requirements

The ideal candidate would be Florida certified and hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree. Candidates must also have a strong Christian testimony.

Please contact Ellen Trombino at trombinoe@wa.edu if you are interested. More specific information for each position is available. To discover more about Westminster Academy, please see our website at www.wa.edu. An application may be found there.


https://www.wa.edu/
5601 N Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Phone: 954.771.4600

Posted January 25th, 2023

3rd - 5th Grade Classroom Teacher
Westminster Academy

Looking to work in a Christ-centered, transformative and educationally excellent school environment? Westminster Academy is the place for you! Westminster Academy (WA) is a private Christian school offering a range of professional opportunities that include a competitive salary and benefit package. Benefits include medical, vision, dental and life insurance, tuition assistance and a retirement savings plan match. As an employee of WA, you will join a community working together to foster academic excellence in every student. With a rich history over fifty years, Westminster Academy is a school where your professionalism is valued and celebrated, for we know that the heart of a great school is the great teachers in every classroom.

Requirements

The ideal candidate would be Florida certified and hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree. Candidate must have a strong Christian testimony.

Please contact Ellen Trombino at trombinoe@wa.edu if you are interested. More specific information for each position is available. To discover more about Westminster Academy, please see our website at www.wa.edu. An Application may be found there.


https://www.wa.edu/
5601 N Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
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Phone: 954.771.4600

Posted January 21st, 2023

Head of School
Bethany Christian School

Oversee all aspects of the school. Provide spiritual leadership, ensure strong academic instruction, and guide all operations.

Requirements

Master’s Degree or higher, preferably in Educational Leadership/Administration and Supervision/Curriculum and Instruction. Preferred school administration experience.

Salary

Will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Mason Brown, mason@riovistachurch.com


http://bcsftl.org
615 S.E. 9th Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
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Phone: (954) 522-2554
Fax: (954) 522-3406

Posted January 17th, 2023

Science Teacher
Seven Rivers Christian School

The Science teacher at Seven Rivers is expected to:

• Be a curious, lifelong learner with a passion for discovering new things
• Have a deep respect for the natural world and the ability to inspire this same respect in their students
• Recognize that God is the Creator of all things both visible and invisible and be prepared to share that with students regardless of the conflict with the textbooks.
• Enable students to discern when science is applied in ways that are honoring and dishonoring to God.
• Work with Instructional specialists for continual improvement
• Work with Curriculum specialists to regularly review and improve the science curricula
• Employ a variety of teacher-led instructional strategies
• Establish regular practical laboratory classes where students can learn from hands-on activities.
• Give students the opportunity to study outside the walls of SRCS (field trips) so they can experience science in new ways and see how it applies to everyday life

Requirements

Must have a degree in science, or be certified in science education, or be able to get certified.

Scott Jackson, Upper School Principal
sjackson@sevenrivers.org
352-746-5696


http://www.sevenriverscs.org
4221 W. Gulf to Lake Highway
Lecanto, FL 34461
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Phone: (352) 746-5696
Fax: (352) 746-5520

Posted January 17th, 2023

High School English Teacher
Westminster Academy

Westminster Academy is seeking a qualified High School English teacher. The ideal candidate would Florida certified. Candidates must also have a strong Christian testimony. Looking to work in a Christ-centered, transformative and educationally excellent school environment? Westminster Academy is the place for you! Westminster Academy (WA) is a private Christian school offering a range of professional opportunities that include a competitive salary and benefit package. Benefits include medical, vision, dental and life insurance, tuition assistance and a retirement savings plan match. As an employee of WA, you will join a community working together to foster academic excellence in every student. With a rich history over fifty years, Westminster Academy is a school where your professionalism is valued and celebrated, for we know that the heart of a great school is the great teachers in every classroom.

Requirements

The ideal candidate would be Florida certified and hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree. Candidates must also have a strong Christian testimony.

Please contact Ellen Trombino at trombinoe@wa.edu if you are interested. More specific information for each position is available. To discover more about Westminster Academy, please see our website at www.wa.edu. An application may be found there.


https://www.wa.edu/
5601 N Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Phone: 954.771.4600

Posted January 10th, 2023

High School Art Teacher
Bradenton Christian School

We are looking for a High School Art teacher who is a committed follower of Jesus, called to Christian education and has experience integrating faith and learning in the classroom. This position will be instructing various sections of high school art courses which could include Drawing I/II, Painting I/II/III, Ceramics I/II, and Art 2D/3D.

Requirements

• FL Teaching Certificate or Statement of Eligibility
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher, education degree preferred
• Art classroom teaching experience required
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be a team player with a desire to help and serve others
• Communicate and collaborate with parents, students, and teachers
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite
• Able to lift 15 pounds at times

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience. Health and retirement benefits offered and tuition discount is available.

hiring@bcspanthers.org


http://www.bcspanthers.org
3304 43rd Street W
Bradenton, FL 34209
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Phone: (941) 792-5454
Fax: (941) 795-7190

Posted January 10th, 2023

High School Math Teacher
Bradenton Christian School

We are looking for a High School Math teacher who is a committed follower of Jesus, called to Christian education and has experience integrating faith and learning in the classroom. This position will be instructing various high school math courses which could include Algebra II, Algebra II Honors, Senior Math, Pre-Calculus and AP Calculus.

Requirements

• FL Teaching Certificate or Statement of Eligibility
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher, education degree preferred
• Classroom teaching experience
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be a team player with a desire to help and serve others
• Communicate and collaborate with parents, students, and teachers
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite
• Able to lift 15 pounds at times.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience. Health and retirement benefits offered and tuition discount available.

hiring@bcspanthers.org


http://www.bcspanthers.org
3304 43rd Street W
Bradenton, FL 34209
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Phone: (941) 792-5454
Fax: (941) 795-7190

Posted January 10th, 2023

High School English Teacher
Bradenton Christian School

We are looking for a High School English teacher who is a committed follower of Jesus, called to Christian education and has experience integrating faith and learning in the classroom who can examine novels and teach writing through the lens of scripture. This position may be instructing Advanced Placement (AP) courses as well as other high school English courses which could include electives.

Requirements

• FL Teaching Certificate, certified in English
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher, education degree preferred
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be a team player with a desire to help and serve others
• Communicate and collaborate with parents, students, and teachers
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite
• Able to lift 15 pounds at times

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience. Health and retirement benefits, tuition discount available.

hiring@bcspanthers.org


http://www.bcspanthers.org
3304 43rd Street W
Bradenton, FL 34209
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Phone: (941) 792-5454
Fax: (941) 795-7190

Posted November 30th, 2022

Middle School Principal
Spanish River Christian School

Spanish River Christian School (SRCS), located on twenty acres in Boca Raton, Florida, offers programs for Pre-K3’s through 8th grade, enrolling approximately 500 students.

Established in 1982 as a ministry of Spanish River Presbyterian Church, SRCS provides a biblically-based, accelerated academic program with outstanding athletics, interscholastic sports, advanced technology, and fine arts.

Duties will be to provide leadership in implementation of curriculum (grades 6-8); identify, develop and provide educational programs for both gifted students and those in need of remediation.

Qualification requirements and detailed job description are available by sending a request via email to: info@spanishriver.com

Requirements

Candidates for must have 5+ yrs teaching experience and demonstrated leadership skills; master’s degree/certified in admin & supervision, Ed. Leadership, Ed. Counseling, or Elementary Ed; and exemplary Christian walk.

Salary

Based on experience

Jason Zecca, Headmaster, jzecca@spanishriver.com


http://spanishriverchristianschool.com/
2400 Yamato Road
Boca Raton, FL 33431
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Phone: (561) 994-5006
Fax: (561) 994-1160

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