LS Chaplain/Dean of Community Life

TRINITY EPISCOPAL SCHOOL•Charlotte, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Trinity Episcopal School is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Lower School Chaplain and Dean of Community Life for the 2026–2027 academic year. Reporting directly to the Head Chaplain and serving as a member of the Lower School administrative team, this individual will play a vital role in nurturing the spiritual life of the Lower School community. The Lower School Chaplain and Dean of Community Life will provide leadership in the areas of liturgical planning and worship, faith studies instruction, pastoral care, service-learning programs, Tribes activities, and initiatives focused on social justice and diversity. This role supports and advances the mission, values, and policies of Trinity Episcopal School, helping to foster a compassionate, inclusive, and faith-centered environment for students, faculty, and families.

Requirements

Familiarity with and a commitment to the mission of independent schools and Trinity Episcopal School, and a commitment to our three primary values of scholarship, diversity, and spirituality, is a must
A love for students and a willingness to go above and beyond in the best interests of students
Integrity, sound judgment, self-confidence, maturity, and a sense of perspective
A high level of energy and the ability to work on multiple tasks/projects
Ability to model, promote, and provide opportunities for students to live into the Trinity Honor Code
Demonstrated sensitivity to students, faculty, and staff of varying racial, ethnic, religious, gender identity, cultural, disability, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Master’s in Divinity or Theology degree, preferred
Experience with the doctrine and philosophy of the Episcopal Church and/or Episcopal schools
Experience working with youth as a chaplain or in a pastoral capacity
Previous teaching experience, ideally with students in grades K-8
Ability to create and maintain a differentiated environment in content, process, and product to help each child reach his/her fullest potential
Excellent interpersonal, presentation, writing, organizational, and communication skills, including basic technology competencies

Responsibilities

Tend to the spiritual life of the lower school
Identify opportunities to enhance the spiritual development of the students and faculty
Assist in building a community of spirituality that lives into the tenets of our Honor Code and Episcopal Identity
Plan and lead the liturgical life
Plan LS chapel topics and themes with the Head Chaplain and Head of Lower School in consideration of the church calendar, school calendar/service learning, and the holidays of other faith traditions
Ensure chapel talks should be delivered by a variety of community members, including all chaplains and guest speakers
Support other chaplains in delivering grade-level chapels and community chapel
Teach Faith Studies classes
Work with the chaplain team and division heads to develop, implement, and map a faith studies curriculum K-8 with a particular focus on grades third through fifth grade.
Teach faith studies classes as assigned by the Head Chaplain and the Academic Team.
Lead the 12 Tribes of Trinity program in the lower school
Organize Tribes' activities with the help of the Tribes' steering committee, division head, academic dean, and lower school counselor
Ensure the Tribes' program and three-year rotation includes activities focused on living into our Honor Code, spiritual development, and social-emotional development
Assign students to Tribes in collaboration with the Lower School Leadership Team
Provide and organize pastoral care
Work with the CARES Team and the division head to care for the needs of students, families, faculty, and staff.
Develop and lead service-learning initiatives
Work with the other chaplains to ensure the lower school students are engaged in regular, appropriate, and meaningful service learning experiences connected to our grade level partners
Facilitate and coordinate service efforts and projects for the lower school
Become involved in the mission and life of the school beyond the primary responsibilities outlined.