Spiritual Life Director

Job Requirements

Spiritual Leadership and Student Engagement

• Serve as a visible and approachable spiritual mentor for students across all grade levels.
• Build relationships with students through presence, conversation, discipleship opportunities, and involvement in school life.
• Support students’ spiritual formation and provide guidance as needed in partnership with faculty and families.

Chapel and Worship Coordination:

• Plan, coordinate, and lead weekly chapel services for elementary, middle, and high school students.
• Recruit and support student involvement in chapel through worship teams, scripture reading, testimonies, and service opportunities.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to align chapel themes with the school’s Teaching for Transformation goals.

Church and Community Connections:

• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with local pastors and church leaders.
• Invite guest speakers and worship leaders for chapel and special events.
• Represent the school in the broader Chistian community, encouraging unity and shared ministry.

Bible Instruction and Curriculum Support:

• Teach select bible classes as assigned based on the needs of Manhattan Christian.
• Support the development of biblically integrated curriculum and provide resources to faculty as needed
• Collaborate with Bible teachers and academic leadership to ensure alignment across grade levels.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Assist with spiritual retreats, mission trips and service opportunities.
• Participate in staff devotions, prayer times, and professional development.

Support the school’s mission and values in all interactions and responsibilities

Education Requirements

• A mature and growing relationship with Jesus Christ that demonstrates a life of integrity and faith.
• Bachelor’s degree in Theology, Christian Ministries, Education, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Experience working with students in a ministry and educational setting.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• A heart for discipleship and a passion for equipping the next generation to follow Christ.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience leading worship or organizing student-led worship teams.
• Teaching certification and/or prior classroom teaching experience.
• Familiarity with diverse church backgrounds and desire to promote unity in Christ.

Related Benefits

• Wages commensurate with experience as indicated on the MCS pay scale and based on assigned FTE. This is a 1 FTE position. There is an additional stipend for Pep Band that plays at home matches and various tournaments during volleyball and basketball seasons.
• Medical and Dental coverage available according to MCS teacher policy. For benefits this position is treated as a Professional Educators Contract position.
• Paid Medical leave and personal days will be prorated according to Professional Educators Contract policy.