Crossroads Christian Academy (CCA)
- Founded in 1997
- A Ministry of Crossroads Bible Church
- Located just outside of Panama City, Panama
- Only fully accredited International Christian School in the city
- Fully Accredited by NEASC and ACSI
- Membership with ACSI, Tri-Association, AASSA
- Fully Recognized by the Panamanian Ministry of Education (MEDUCA)
- Follow the US academic calendar (August through June)
- K4 through 12th Grade US College/University Preparatory School
- Dual Diploma – United States and the Local Panamanian certificate
Panama
- Rugged, mountainous, tropical isthmus linking North and South America
- Population of about 3.5 million
- Spanish is the primary language
- Cost of living varies but is similar to the United States
- Home to the Panama Canal – approximately 50 miles long allowing 14,000 ships to pass annually
- Known for white and black sandy beaches, the rainforest and various types of wildlife and birds
- Attracts travelers from around the world to fish, dive, surf, hike and explorer
Teaching
- Class sizes range from 18-24
- All classes taught in English except for Foreign Languages
- Typical US curriculum – mix of secular and Christian publishers
- Scope and Sequence similar to that found in a private US school or another American International School
- Classroom equipment available - projectors, elmos, mimios, Ipads and mini-laptops
- Laptop for each teacher
- Strong Emphasis on Biblical Integration in all areas
- Grading, Student Information, Lesson Plans and all Communication through RenWeb and Curriculum Trak
Employment and Benefits
- Appropriate Degrees and Certification Required
- Two years of experience preferred
- Two year contract required
- Local health coverage for each full time teacher (subject to approval by the insurance company)
- For foreign hires, support raising (through RCE International) is suggested, but not required. All donations are tax deductible
- Other foreign-hire benefits will be discussed during the interview process
CCA Students and Extracurricular Programs
- Enrollment of 260+
- 170+ families representing 24+ different nationalities
- 47% local Panamanian families, 33% U.S. Citizens, 20% Other Nationalities
- After-school Club program for elementary (options change per quarter)
- Athletic program – boys and girls basketball and soccer
- 95% of CCA graduates go on to four year post-secondary institutions in the U.S. and/or Panama
For more information on Crossroads Bible Church of which CCA is a ministry
Crossroads Bible Church (click link below)