School Chaplain

Asheville School

Asheville , NC

Category: Chaplain

Posted on: February 16, 2021

Job Description:

Job Title: Chaplain: Asheville School (www.ashevilleschool_noemail)
Reports to: Head of School
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Status: Full-Time/ Ten Month Position

Position Overview:

The Chaplain is responsible for all aspects of the spiritual life and well-being of the school and its students and will advise the Head of School on such matters. The Asheville School Chapel is rooted in the Christian tradition. As a member of a boarding school_noemailmunity with a broad diversity of students, the Chaplain will incorporate and nurture students of all faith traditions and those who identify as agnostic and or atheist. The student body of Asheville School is diverse—racially, socio-economically, politically—and the Chaplain is expected to be able to relate to all students on their journeys toward adulthood as a pastoral counselor. The school_noemailmunity expects_noemailmunal work towards inclusivity with regards to LGBTQIA+, racial justice. Living into social justice and_noemailmunity service are important for students, faculty, and staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Collaborate with Head of School for developing an intentional spiritual life
p_noemailam at the School
Serve on the Senior Leadership Team
Plan and lead twice weekly all-school chapel services.
Lead a voluntary weekly_noemailmunion service
Support the spiritual growth of all students, regardless of their faith tradition
Provide pastoral care to the enire school_noemailmunity
Provide pastoral counseling to individual students in coordination with the school
counselors
Help to iplement service learning opportunities for students and faculty
Coordinate and plan the school's social justice programing

Other Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Possibley live on campus in school-provided housing
Attend faculty meetings
Attend school functions and events
Possibly teach elective classes
Possibly coach or supervise an afternoon activity
Serve as an advisor

Qualifications:

The Chaplain must possess the highest level of integrity and discretion. The Chaplain must have extremely strong_noemailanizational skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize. The person in this position should be an energetic self-starter and possess excellent interpersonal skills. An understanding and execution of liturgy, preaching, pastoral care, and integration of social justice related issues are expected. A bachelor's and Master's degree and ordination in the Episcopal, Lutheran, Church of Chirst, or Presbyterian (PCUSA) Church is required.

Compensation:

A_noemailpetitive base salary, campus housing, utilities, food, tuition remission for children, retirement (TIAA CREF), and paid graduate school classes.

Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to:

Dr. Anthony H. Sgro
Head of School
Asheville School
sgroa@ashevilleschool_noemail
 

About Asheville School:

Asheville School is a co-ed boarding school in Asheville, NC. Asheville School prepares high school students for a lifetime of education. Motivated by a challenging academic experience, our students develop critical thinking skills, communicate effectively, and form strong study habits. Students learn life lessons in a nurturing, close-knit community of 295 students from 16 states and 18 countries. The majority of our recent graduates are attending colleges and universities Barron's rates as "highly selective" and "most selective." For more than a century, Asheville School has fostered lives of leadership and service. 

Qualifications:

The Chaplain must possess the highest level of integrity and discretion. The Chaplain must have extremely strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize. The person in this position should be an energetic self-starter and possess excellent interpersonal skills. An understanding and execution of liturgy, preaching, pastoral care, and integration of social justice related issues are expected. A bachelor's and Master's degree and ordination in the Episcopal, Lutheran, Church of Chirst, or Presbyterian (PCUSA) Church is required.  

Position Information:

Job Title:
School Chaplain
Time Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Chaplain
Salary:
60,000 -70,000
Organization Type:
Christian School, College, University, Education
Denomination:
Non-Denominational
Worship Style:
Liturgical
Church Size:
250 - 500

Contact Information:

Organization Name:
Asheville School
Contact Name:
Anthony Sgro
Address1:
360 Asheville School Road
Address2:
City:
Asheville
State or Province:
NC
ZIP Code:
28806
Country:
United States
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