Student Leadership Coordinator and Instructional Faculty

Valor Christian High School • Highlands Ranch, CO

11d • $50,000 - $55,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As a valued member of the Student Culture and Affairs team, the Student Leadership Coordinator and Instructional Faculty member at Valor Christian High School will oversee and coordinate the school’s Student Leadership Program, guiding Valor’s student leaders in championing school culture through the advancement and implementation of fun, creative, community-building events. The Student Leadership Coordinator and Instructional Faculty will teach two sections of the Student Leadership course, providing classroom instruction that shepherds students in leadership development through a comprehensive curriculum encompassing the practical application of basic leadership concepts and theory. Practical application is achieved through the planning, development, and execution of exceptional student events and activities by Student Leadership students, with this role providing guidance throughout the process. This position is required to work in the evenings and on weekends to fulfill appropriate supervision and direction of student leaders and school events. Valor Christian High School is a decidedly Christian, college preparatory school whose core values honor a biblical foundation. Valor employees are faith-filled, joyful believers who are active in a local, Christian church whose beliefs are in alignment with the school’s Statement of Beliefs. They are both called and committed to the school’s vision and mission and seamlessly integrate faith into their daily work. You will be most successful if you have a true servant’s heart, a teachable spirit, a love for the Lord Jesus Christ, and a commitment to the school’s beliefs and values.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field required
• Two years of increasingly responsible programming experience in the area of extra-curricular student life activities or Student Leadership focusing on ministry
• Organized and detail-oriented approach to event planning and execution
• Self-motivated and self-initiated
• Computer-proficient including experience with Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite software programs
• Knowledge of Valor Christian policies and procedures
• Leadership/supervisory skills
• Ability and willingness to relate to students with different cultural and social backgrounds and integrate a Biblical worldview into all aspects of leadership development
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to effectively partner with parents

Responsibilities

• Possess and Model a Growing Relationship with Christ
• Pursue full devotion to Christ and live a life that reflects that authenticity
• Model the fruits of the spirit in communications, relationships and daily work
• Demonstrate teachability and a willing heart for service
• Embody others-centered, servant-leadership in all interactions
• Demonstrate Trustworthy Commitment to Valor’s Christian Community
• Accept and uphold Valor’s values and beliefs as found in the Statement of Beliefs, Christian Community Policy, and Valor Culture Document
• Accept and abide by all affirmations in Valor’s Annual Statement of Commitment
• Be relationally involved in the life/lives of our students with a heart of service and mission
• Seamlessly and deliberately integrate Biblical truth and Christian values into daily work
• Oversee and Coordinate Valor’s Student Leadership Program
• Participate in vision-casting and implement annual operating plan goals developed in conjunction with the Director of Student Culture and Affairs
• In collaboration with the Academic Leadership Team and the Director of Student Culture and Affairs, shepherd the development and implementation of a comprehensive leadership curriculum that provides learning opportunities to develop student leaders on the Valor Christian campus
• Skillfully execute all administrative functions required to organize, promote, supervise, and evaluate student events and activities.
• Provide oversight, direction, and guidance to student leaders in creating engaging community-building events, including Communities and Pep Assemblies, ensuring collaboration with the Academics, Athletics, Discovery, and Arts+Media departments. (Significant student events include homecoming, spirit of sharing week, wish week, prom, etc.)
• Provide management and supervisor to Student Leadership to organize events, facilitate communication, manage student committee conferences, team-building sessions, and class retreats
• Oversee annual selection process and appointment of Student Leadership VPs
• Assist in the establishment and advisement of student clubs and organizations, providing structure and experiences to develop student leadership skills and abilities
• Ensure the ongoing development of the Student Leadership Board and appropriate student leadership models to meet the needs of the Valor student body
• In collaboration with Valor’s marketing and communications team, oversee Valor Student Leadership social media and all aspects of marketing and communication for student leadership events ensuring Valor’s branding guidelines and standards are met
• Engage with the Valor Parent Association (VPA) to implement and support student events.
• Possess a Commitment to Instructional Excellence
• Seamlessly and deliberately integrate Biblical truth and Christian values into curriculum and instruction
• Implore meaningful instructional techniques and texture in the classroom to engage a variety of learning styles and promote critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and innovation
• Provide a learning environment and classroom management style built upon mutual respect and conducive to student learning
• Understand the curriculum of an excellent Student Leadership program and ensure appropriate student feedback and assessment of progress toward curriculum outcomes
• Consistently partner and communicate with parents to support student growth and spiritual development
• Serve Wholeheartedly as an Exceptional Teammate
• Uphold and embody Valor’s culture as set forth in the Valor Culture Document
• Model servant leadership, grace and love in all relationships and interactions
• Develop relationships with colleagues with goals of teamwork, relational unity and spiritual growth
• Provide team support regarding all matters, processes and initiatives
• Demonstrate loyalty to teammates in action and word
• Assist Team members to facilitate school-wide wins
• Demonstrate a Commitment to Fulfilling Valor’s Vision and Mission
• Assume collaborative responsibility for Operating Plan Goals and Fiscal stewardship
• Be a ‘culture- keeper’
• Demonstrate a Commitment to Growth
• Participate in Valor Team meetings, Chapel and weekly meetings with Team/Supervisor
• Demonstrate teachability and receptivity to feedback
• Pursue professional, personal, and spiritual growth and development
• Participate in the broader ministry of Valor by contributing time, talent and treasure beyond assigned role responsibilities

Benefits

• Paid holidays, sick leave, and personal time
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 403(B) Retirement Plan with immediate vesting and employer contribution matching
• Professional development opportunities
• Three on-campus dining options for daily lunch

What This Job Offers

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