K-8 Spiritual Formation Advisor

VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS•Tempe, AZ

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About The Position

Valley Christian is seeking a K–8 Spiritual Formation Advisor to help oversee and cultivate a vibrant, Christ-centered spiritual life program across the K–8 campus in collaboration with the Director of Spiritual Life and school leadership. This role engages students, staff, parents, and the broader community through chapels, ministry development, retreats, service initiatives, and partnerships with families and local organizations, creating culture changers for Christ. Job Summary: The K-8 Spiritual Formation Advisor (SFA) is responsible for directly and indirectly giving oversight of the spiritual life program on the K-8 campus, under the advisement and direction of the Director of Spiritual Life. The SFA interacts with students, staff, parents, and our extended community, helping to create, maintain, and improve a decidedly Christian culture at VCS. This position works closely with the Director of Spiritual Life and other school leadership, working alongside and supporting many departments at VCS. Under the direction of the Director of Spiritual Life, the SFA provides a particular focus on K-8 chapels, Ministry Development, trips and retreats, our expanding ENGAGE and Christian service program and supporting students and staff at the K-8. As needed, the SFA will also support our partnership with parents through Parent University, and relationships with local churches and parachurch organizations.

Requirements

Demonstrates a personal relationship with Jesus Christ that is a consistent testimony to others
Agrees to uphold Valley Christian's Mission & Beliefs which can be found at http://valleychristianaz.org/about/philosophy
Faithfully attends and financially supports a local church whose beliefs are in agreement with our school
Excellent ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally
Must have and maintain a valid level one IVP fingerprint card
Must have and maintain a valid Arizona driver license
Must have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Ability to multi-task with organization
Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgement and to react with discretion under varying conditions
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Ability to multi-task with organization
Ability to establish and maintain effective and appropriate relationships with outside vendors and businesses
Bachelors degree required; advanced degree preferred (Master of Divinity, Master of Biblical Studies, Master of Theological Studies, Doctor of Ministry, etc.)
3+ years of experience in professional ministry, school-based spiritual leadership, or a closely related context

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a school setting

Responsibilities

Provides strategic and day-to-day oversight for all chapels at the 5-8 and K-4, including working with chapel coordinators or Ministry Development teams on each campus, theme development, securing speakers, and creative content. Additionally, provides direct support for 5-8 chapels by participating regularly in the Ministry Development class
Oversight for all aspects of spiritual life trips and retreats at the K-8, including the 8th grade trip (August) and Spiritual Emphasis Week (February)
Oversight for the expansion of the ENGAGE & Christian Service program to the K-8, working collaboratively with members of the Spiritual Life department and administration to establish and expand this program
Works alongside ENGAGE Manager to oversee daily K-8 ENGAGE operations, including coordination with volunteers, chaperones, and partnerships, trip selection, strategic direction, chaperone training, leadership training, travel logistics, ENGAGE Handbook, financial processes, and more
Alongside the Spiritual Life Director, Head of School, and Campus Principal, acts as one of the school's lead speakers/preachers/teachers at spiritual life and special VCS community events. Examples include chapels, retreats, conferences, and special events like Night of Worship, Christmas productions, graduation ceremonies, Parent University events, etc. Likely to average 10-20 speaking opportunities per school year
Leads pastoral-like guidance for students on an individual basis, through small group mentorship, and fostering Biblical leadership across grade levels.
Works to ensure a robust spiritual culture among staff, which may include devotions, surveys, Bible studies, mentorships, training (Foundations of the Faith), etc.
Collaborate with Campus Principal, Spiritual Life Director, Bible Teachers (K-8), and Curriculum department regarding Bible curriculum, spiritual development, and theological issues for K-8 classes (especially Bible classes)
Work alongside Spiritual Life Director and other VCS leadership to administer, review, and impact measurements around the spiritual growth of students (most notably through the administration of the Flourishing Faith Index and other resources)
Collaborate with other VCS leadership to provide resources and training opportunities for VCS parents, primarily through Parent University.
Acts as a secondary point of contact for any and all ways in which the school partners with local churches
Adhere to Valley Christian policies, procedures/processes, and codes
Performs other related assigned duties