Employee Code of Conduct
The Christian community, including that part involved in education, has always strived to identify how Christians should live. Scripture directs us to faithful responses to God in daily affairs, shaping those responses towards what they ought to be. God, who is the light illuminating all actions, encourages us to reflect goodness, compassion and understanding in the workplace, thus fostering maturity and growth in our ethical behavior and decision-making.
We do this by:
¨ encouraging one another
¨ respecting one another
¨ trusting one another
¨ living and working in harmony with each other
¨ accepting mutual responsibility for each other
¨ serving one another in love
¨ submitting to one another
¨ praying for one another
(Hebrews 10:24,25; Romans 15:2-7; Eph. 5:21; Rom. 12; Gal. 5:13, 22)
All relationships should be guided by the principles set forth in I Corinthians 12 and 13. However, when breakdowns do occur, they should be dealt with promptly and honestly. Matthew 18:15-20 outlines how concerns should be handled. Grievances must first be brought to the person involved. If an issue cannot be resolved in this manner, only then should a third party be brought in, i.e., principal, director of operations, preschool director, or superintendent to resolve the dispute.
Throughout any stage in resolving conflicts, respect, honesty and love must be key elements.
In relationships to students we are called to…
- show loving concern and respect for the well-being of all students
- provide a learning environment that will allow all students to grow and develop
- provide high quality instruction
- discipline in a loving, just, constructive manner and in accordance with school policy
- remain sensitive to the diversity of expressions of Christian living
- model Christ-like attitudes and behavior
- encourage the expression of personal faith in Christ
- forgive and model Biblical conflict resolution
- maintain professional boundaries and avoid communication with students outside of school-sponsored methods
- report any suspected abuse to the proper authorities and provide options for counseling if needed
In relationships to staff members we are called to…
- be supportive and upbuilding of each other in public and private conversations
- resolve all differences and address criticisms in a fair, loving, constructive, and confidential manner
- participate willingly in building a staff team, recognizing the contributions of all staff members as part of the body of Christ
- be aware of others as total persons, encouraging healthful and balanced living
- pray for and encourage new staff members or those in difficult professional or personal situations
In relationships to administrators and board members we are called to…
- respect the responsibility and legitimate authority of administrators and board members
- seek to maintain open and honest communication
- communicate to the administrators conflicts which cannot be resolved by personal discussion
- encourage and support the administrators and board members in their responsibilities
- be supportive and upbuilding of the administrators and board members in public and private conversations
In relationships to parents we are called to…
- respect the primary authority and responsibility of parents for their children
- seek to maintain open and honest communication
- resolve all differences and address criticisms in a fair, loving, constructive and confidential manner
- be supportive and upbuilding of parents in public and private conversations
- acknowledge them as brothers and sisters in Christ, working together for the benefit of the child
- pray with and for them
- maintain professional boundaries and avoid communication outside of school-sponsored methods