Director of Christian Life

Hill Country Christian School of Austin•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

To further the gospel and the mission of Hill Country Christian School by cultivating a Christ-centered and Biblically grounded school community with faculty, staff, students, and parents. This role is accountable to the Head of School and is an Exempt, Part-Time (50%) position.

Requirements

Committed Christ-follower who upholds the school’s Core Values and Statement of Faith
Active church attendance aligned with the school’s Statement of Faith
Minimum of 3 years of experience in pastoral ministry, spiritual leadership, Biblical instruction, or pastoral counseling.
Bachelor’s degree required

Nice To Haves

Master of Divinity, or similar preferred

Responsibilities

Uphold and promote sound theology and Biblical alignment across the school and in partnership with Hill Country Bible Church.
Collaborate with leadership to promote a culture that is theologically and Biblically grounded and aligned with Hill Country Bible Church.
Equip faculty as scholar-disciples who can masterfully integrate a biblical worldview into the classical curriculum.
Coach teachers on integrating Biblical truths and their Christian faith into everyday classroom instruction.
Help lead faculty professional development on Biblical integration, intentional faith-based conversations with students, or general student discipleship.
Foster a school environment that prioritizes the spiritual maturity and health of the faculty and staff.
Foster a student culture rooted in Christ, where students move beyond head knowledge into spiritual maturity, fostering a "Campus Pastor" model of intentional discipleship.
Design and direct an effective student discipleship program that embodies our classical and Christian aspirations.
Assist Division Principals in establishing mentorship programs and new opportunities to cultivate young Christian leaders.
Provide strategic direction for spiritual rhythms, overseeing the execution and impact of chapel programs, daily devotionals, and student retreats.
Teach 2-3 Bible classes, delivering engaging and biblically accurate instruction.
Partner with the Dean of Students to provide spiritual vision for GO Week, fostering a “missions-minded” culture.
Strengthen parent partnership by providing parents with the resources and encouragement needed to fulfill their role as the primary spiritual leaders of their children.
Offer parent education that reflects our mission and core values, and reinforces rather than replaces the role of the church.
Champion the school’s spiritual philosophy, ensuring parents are deeply rooted in the "why" of the school community’s ethos and practices.
Provide pastoral support to students and families, offering guidance during times of crisis or transition.
Protect the school from mission drift through vigilant oversight of people and programs.
Ensure school programs align with our mission, statement of faith, and core values.
Work with the Admissions department to ensure theological and mission alignment for incoming families.
Have shepherding conversations with families who do not yet meet our admissions criteria.