Job
description
Haven of Peace
Academy is seeking an All School Chaplain for the 2015/2016 school year. The
mission of Haven of Peace Academy (HOPAC) is to provide an excellent,
Christ-centred, international education that meets western academic standards
and equips students to liv
e out a biblical worldview in all areas of life to
the glory of God.
Detailed
Description:
The chaplain role is
a crucial one in terms of setting and overseeing the spiritual tone within the
school. The chaplain is responsible for actively engaging students and staff in
developing the Christian/Spiritual culture of the school. The chaplain is
responsible to organize and implement all spiritual programs and activities on
and off campus with the goal of helping students to develop as mature, able,
and responsible Christians to the praise and glory of God. This position is not
limited to just the hours of the school day. If married, both husband and wife
need to be equally passionate and committed to student discipleship. The
chaplain is a member of the school management team and reports to the director
(for leadership responsibilities) and works closely with the school principals.
The role will also require flexibility and availability to adapt to needs as
they arise and need addressing in consultation with the director and SMT.
Duties &
Responsibilities:
Spiritual
Leadership
- Keep
the administration and staff spiritually accountable to biblical
principles - Advise
the administration and school board on school-related spiritual matters - Work
with the administration and staff to address the spiritual formation needs
of the students and staff - Create
and implement a spiritual theme for each school year which would include
creating homeroom curriculum to go along with the year’s theme - Communicate
with parents to address spiritual issues at school and to communicate with
them on how they can play a role spiritually within the school and within
their children’s lives - Involve
parents in prayer and volunteerism as appropriate (Prayer Walks, Moms in
Touch, etc). - Be
available to students and meet and interact with them (through after
school activities, coaching, chaperoning school events, etc) to encourage
them in life and in their walk with God - Create
strategies to encourage school staff spiritually - Carry
out Christ-centred spiritual counseling with students and staff - Respond
in a timely manner to parent complaints regarding spiritual matters and to
parent requests for help or information regarding spiritual matters - Organize
Spiritual Emphasis Week and spiritual retreats - Liaise
with Service Learning Coordinator and assist in implementing a spiritual
focus to the Service Emphasis Week activities - Schedule
secondary assemblies and speak at some primary and secondary assemblies - Organize
secondary Bible Verse Memorization and other sound devotional exercises - Develop,
oversee, coordinate and be involved in the school discipleship ministry. - Oversee
and mentor student council leaders - Help
promote good church-school relations and communication through contact
with local church pastors
Academic
Leadership
- Have
knowledge of the school’s curriculum, standards, values, philosophy and
mission. - Ensure
that biblical principles and worldview are integrated throughout the
curriculum and activities. - Work closely
with the bible teacher and principals to develop, administer and evaluate
the bible curriculum - Participate,
when requested, in formal and informal parent/teacher consultations - Participate
in continuous professional development through professional reading,
college course work, in-services, workshops and conferences. - Be
available to teach or substitute teach as needed for secondary bible
classes
Administrative
Leadership
- Provide
input as needed for the school master calendar - Participate
in beginning of year staff orientation and training, prayer meetings,
staff meetings and SMT meetings - Respect
professional ethics that require confidentiality concerning the sharing of
information about children, parents and staff. - Deal
frankly and directly with school administration in an earnest effort to
resolve differences of opinion when they exist.
Required
Experience:
– Committed
evangelical Christian
– Experience in and
passion for Pastoral and Youth Ministry
– At least 5 years
of leadership and supervision experience, preferably in a cross cultural or
multi cultural setting.
– Some teaching
experience preferred.
Educational
Requirements:
– Fluent in English
– Bachelor degree in
Bible or Theology
– Thorough knowledge
and understanding of the Christian philosophy of education that will help in
providing leadership and guidance in the school’s development of and commitment
to a Christian worldview.
– Have knowledge of
the physical/emotional development of children who are the ages of the children
at the school and understand the problems they face.
Commitment: 3 years minimum
How
to apply
Please email Cover
Letter and CV to personnel@hopac.net
Kindly state the job
posting in the email subject line
