Middle and Upper School Chaplain

Position Statement Available Here

Objective:  
To oversee and promote the spiritual and service mission of the school.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan and lead developmentally appropriate weekly Middle and Upper School chapel services and other special liturgies/programs for students, families, faculty, and staff with a focus on student leadership and involvement when appropriate.
• Assist with major religious celebrations on the South Campus.
• Teach Upper School Ethics, World Religions and other religious studies courses through engaging, age appropriate lessons.
• Provide support and instruction in Middle School religious education opportunities.
• Utilize a variety of teaching methods to meet the needs of students with diverse backgrounds and learning styles.
• Offer pastoral care to North Campus students, families, faculty, and staff as requested or needed.
• Maintain and encourage regular prayer.
• Serve as a resource to faculty and staff in identifying and developing classroom lessons that correspond with the school’s mission, values, and Episcopal identity.
• Provide leadership in the development and implementation of the Middle and Upper School service learning programs including planning and supervising service opportunities for Middle and Upper School students.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with community organizations for outreach/service opportunities and communicate these opportunities to constituents.
• Represent the school as a priest associate at St. Andrew’s Cathedral in various capacities, including participating in preaching or celebrating the Eucharist at least twice per year.
• Serve on appropriate committees and administrative teams.
• Participate in the life of the Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi, serving as an advocate for the school and school ministry in general.
• Represent the school at various regional and national conferences.
• Participate in school-wide and departmental meetings, professional development programs, and other responsibilities associated with an Upper School and Middle School Faculty role
• Collaborate with the Chaplaincy team to offer opportunities for faith formation, interfaith dialogue, Bible study, confirmation classes, and other learning opportunities throughout the school.

Work Environment:
This job operates in a professional school environment.  

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position. Limited travel and weekend and evening work will be required.

• Master of Divinity required.
• Ordained Episcopal clergy.
• One to three years of pastoral experience is required.  Pastoral experience working with youth or in a school setting is preferred.
• Have a passion for pastoral ministry in an academic setting.
• Ability to cultivate strong relationships with students, families, faculty, and staff, while embracing the diverse backgrounds within the school community.
• Professional written and verbal communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Google Suite required.