Middle School Life Director

Wheaton Bible Church•West Chicago, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Wheaton Bible Church (WBC) is a dynamic, thriving multiethnic church community seeking to live out its mission to Love God, Love One Another, Love our Neighbors, and Love the Nations in the Chicago suburbs and globally. The Middle School Life Director (Female) serves as a co-director for students in grades six through eight, partnering with the Middle School Life Director (Male) in providing vision, direction, and leadership for Middle School Ministry. This role directly oversees the Sunday Morning Bible literacy environment, contributes to the Wednesday night gathering, helps plan and lead retreats and missions trips, and collaborates on discipleship pathways to support the church's mission and values.

Requirements

Models holiness, prayerfulness, and a growing walk with God.
If married, loves her spouse biblically; if a mother, disciples her children faithfully.
Pursues ongoing development and demonstrates enthusiasm for the church and its mission.
Shows commitment to biblical disciple making.
3-5 years of experience in Student Ministry
Degree in Biblical Studies, Youth Ministry, or related field
Frequent standing, walking, moving through church campus
Prolonged periods of sitting, working at computer
Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push or pull up to 25lbs

Nice To Haves

Spanish fluency is a plus

Responsibilities

Oversees the Sunday Morning Bible literacy program, cultivating environments where students learn Scripture deeply, engage in discussion-based teaching, and develop foundational biblical understanding.
Leads curriculum development for the Sunday Morning program in collaboration with the Middle School Life Director (Male), and contributes to curriculum planning for the Midweek environment.
Prioritizes prayer, the study of the Word, and effective teaching suited to middle school development.
Recruits, trains, and cares for volunteer leaders, especially female leaders.
Equips Life Group Leaders and Sunday Morning leaders to foster discipleship, community, and biblical literacy.
Develops pathways for identifying and mentoring student leaders, particularly young women growing in spiritual leadership.
Engages students relationally throughout the week across both Sunday and Midweek environments, providing pastoral care, spiritual encouragement, and relational presence that models Christlike character.
Partners with parents in discipleship, with a focus on equipping mothers in their spiritual influence at home.
Maintains communication with families and supports parents through resources, prayer, and relational availability.
Contributes to the broader Student and Family Ministry through collaboration in planning, events, and multi-environment strategy.
Participates in team meetings and cross-ministry initiatives that strengthen alignment and shared mission.
Functions as a member of the church’s shepherding staff by attending development meetings, staff prayer, and participating in baptism affirmations.
Serves in churchwide projects or ministry initiatives such as Christmas and Easter services, CareFest, and Missions Fest.
Maintains a high degree of confidentiality.
Participates as a member of the staff team and assists in general duties as opportunities arise.