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Employment Opportunities



Thornwell is Now Accepting Applications for Family Teachers

On the cutting edge of child care for 130 years, Thornwell Home for Children provides care for pre-schoolers through independent living. We are a ministry of the Presbyterian Church USA and are located in Clinton, SC, a historic, college town in upstate SC.

We are seeking singles and couples to work in our cottages with 6-8 children. We have thirteen cottages on our campus and staff each cottage with four adults as to allow for consistency for the children and adequate time off for staff. Thornwell uses the Teaching Family Model of childcare. Our four hundred acre campus includes historic buildings, cottages, recreational facilities, and the Hartness-Thornwell Presbyterian Church.

We need folks who have a ministry mindset and are ready to accept the challenge of working with hurting children. If you are interested in serving God and serving kids, we invite you to apply.

Yearly Salary: $40,000 for couples and $20,000 for singles + off-duty housing , competitive benefits, and career advancement opportunities

Position Inquires:

Call Lindy Scott at (864) 938-2685 or email: lscott@thornwell.org

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