Kardia Christian Academy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit, qualifications, potential, and competency.

Kardia’s faculty and staff shall be hired by the Provost and the Principal.  Faculty and Staff responsibilities are to be approved by the Principal.

Staff may be appointed by written contract at the discretion of the Provost and the Principal.

Kardia strives to hire the best available persons in every job.

Faculty shall be appointed each year by written contract after careful consideration of evaluations and spiritual and academic qualifications.

The Principal shall evaluate faculty and staff annually based on the job description and other factors.

The Chair of the Board shall evaluate the principal annually based on the job description and other factors.

School policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, age, physical or mental disability, or medical condition, (except where physical or mental fitness is a valid occupational qualification) or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of Kardia and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the school, including Administration and co-workers.

Salaries will be reviewed and acted on by the Executive Board. The Chair of the Board will finalize salary, benefits, and personnel policies with input and recommendations from the Principal.

Each member of the faculty and staff shall receive a handbook of pertinent policies and procedures for the school and shall certify annually in writing that he or she has received the handbook.

Individuals serving on the faculty and staff shall be believers and subscribe to Kardia’s Statement of Faith, the Family Policy and Kardia’s Philosophy of Christian Education.  Each member is capable of meeting the diverse needs of the children who make up the student body of Kardia. Everyone shares in the vision expressed in the Kardia mission statement and sees this work as a part of their personal ministry to the Lord. Each staff member shall be Christian role models in the school and the community

If any employee believes he/she has been subjected to any form of unlawful discrimination, a written complaint should be provided to the Administration as soon as possible. If the complaint relates to the Administration, the complaint should be submitted to the Board. All complaints should be specific and should include the names of the individuals involved and the names of any witnesses.

Kardia will immediately undertake an effective, thorough, and objective investigation and attempt to resolve the situation. If the Administration or Board determines that unlawful discrimination has occurred, effective remedial action will be taken. Appropriate action will also be taken to deter any future discrimination. Whatever action is taken will be made known to the employee, and Kardia will take appropriate action to remedy any loss to the employee as a result of the discrimination. Kardia will not retaliate against the employee for filing a complaint and will not willingly permit retaliation by the Administration or other employees.