Job Title: Spiritual Life Director

Job Status: Full-Time, 12 Months

Exempt Status: Exempt

Department: Spiritual Life

Reports to: Head of School

Job Summary

In close collaboration with the Head of School, the spiritual vision will be determined and the primary responsibility of the Spiritual Life Director is to execute that vision in order to lead students to become fully devoted followers of Christ.

Essential Job Functions

Direction, Vision and Leading

• Lead and evaluate the Spiritual Life team members
• Lead and evaluate the activities and programs
• Weekly meetings with team members
• Oversee the departmental budget
• Model servant leadership and cast vision for service week
• Provide pastoral care to students and staff
• Develop and maintain relationships with students

Event Programming, Planning and Teaching

• Plan, implement and evaluate home groups, chapels, retreats, spirit week and service week
• Staff Retreat program and planning in partnership with Human Resources
• Oversee service week logistics
• Works in close relation with Student Governance, Deans and Principals
• Teach 1 - 2 Bible classes

Committee Involvement

• A-Team Member
• Spiritual Life Committee
• Long-Range Planning Committee
• Admissions Committee

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Bible, Theology or Divinity, Masters preferred
• 2 years of teaching experience at HS/JH level
• Pastoral or youth ministry, Young Life experience preferred

Specialized Knowledge

• Adolescent and Family Development
• Cultural Engagement and Analysis
• Leadership and Organizational Philosophies

Skills and Abilities

• Strong leadership qualities and mentoring skills
• Excellent skills in communicating both orally and in written form
• Demonstrated ability to lead by example
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with teenagers and draw them close to Christ
• Able to work both independently and in a team setting
• Excellent skills in Leadership, Organizational Management, Counseling
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Google Suite
• Ability to learn new computer software systems

Core Characteristics

• Commitment to serving Jesus Christ
• Able to understand, love and relate to students
• Ability to work under pressure and in a fast paced environment
• Ability to keep information confidential
• Energetic, flexible, resourceful
• Must be active in a local Christian body of believers or at least pursuing community with other Christ-followers
• Must have compatible theology on significant issues of TKA's Statement of Faith and Lifestyle Agreement

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Required to use the computer throughout the day
• Frequently communicates with students, parents and colleagues throughout the day
• Work will be performed from the campus
• Will move throughout the campus during the day
• May occasionally have to lift up to 20-pounds
• Work is generally performed year-round, Monday-Friday from generally 7:00am to 3:30pm
  • This position will occasionally require you to work nights, weekends and overnights (for trips/events). As much advance notice as possible will be provided.
  • The hours are estimates based on a normal school day, but the hours will vary based on the school calendar and associated activities, events and trips.

Salary & Benefits

• TKA offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance. An HSA and FSA plan, Employee Assistance Program, 403(B) base and matching contributions, basic life insurance, paid time off and paid professional development,
• Pay Grid: Spiritual Life Director
• Pay Grid Range: $89,885 to $150,444
  • This position is paid based on a preset pay grid and the actual salary will be determined by applicable education and experience as determined by the Human Resources department. The starting pay listed is reflective of the minimum experience and education requirements for this position. The top pay range represents the top of the pay grid for this position. It is rare for a candidate to enter this position at the top of the pay grid, so most candidates can expect to enter in the lower to middle section of the pay grid depending on experience and education.

Please Note:

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time; therefore, this job description is subject to change.