Director of Spiritual Life

The King's Academy • Sunnyvale, CA

23d • Onsite

About The Position

In close collaboration with the Head of School, the spiritual life vision and direction for TKA will be established. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Bible, Theology, or Divinity preferred
• Pastoral or youth ministry, Young Life experience preferred
• Specialized Knowledge Adolescent and Family Development
• Cultural Engagement and Analysis
• Leadership and Organizational Philosophies
• 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 and Google Suite
• Ability to learn new computer software systems
• Commitment to loving and serving Jesus Christ and supporting the school’s mission
• Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
• Able to understand, love, and relate to students
• Ability to keep information confidential
• Positive, flexible, resourceful, and solution-oriented
• Must be active in or pursuing community in a local Christian body of believers
• Must have compatible theology in line with TKA's Statement of Faith and Lifestyle Agreement
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Leadership, mentorship, oversight, and support of the Spiritual Life team
• Provides overall spiritual direction for the school, while representing the Spiritual Life function.
• Planning and oversight of Spiritual Life initiatives: including chapels, retreats, service trips, home groups, and other discipleship programs
• Active management of the Spiritual Life team
• Oversee the departmental budget
• Model servant leadership and cast vision
• Provide pastoral care to students and staff to cultivate a culture of connection
• Develop and maintain enduring relationships by attending various after-school student activities
• Demonstrate a consistent, visible presence on campus through regular walk-abouts and meaningful engagement with students and employees
• Support Biblical Worldview Immersion and provide theological guidance aligned with the School’s Statement of Faith
• Collaborate across divisions and departments to integrate discipleship into a cohesive, school-wide program, ensuring a holistic and aligned approach to student spiritual formation.
• In collaboration with the Spiritual Life team, plan and execute K–12 spiritual programming
• Works in close relation with Student Governance, Deans, and Principals
• Lead, champion, and mobilize the Student Vanguard leadership program
• Teaching responsibilities may include teaching up to one Vanguard class
• A-Team Member (Executive Leadership Team), Spiritual Life Committee
• Long-Range Planning Committee, Admissions Committee, Service Trip and Retreat Committees

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director