K-8 Spiritual Formation Advisor

Job Summary

The K-8 Spiritual Formation Advisor (SFA) is responsible for overseeing and cultivating a vibrant, Christ-centered spiritual life program across the K-8 campus, collaborating with the Director of Spiritual Life and school leadership.

Role and 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.
• Directly supports 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.
• Affords pastoral-like guidance and spiritual formation for students on an individual basis, through small group mentorship, and fostering Biblical leadership across grade levels.
• Ensures a robust spiritual culture among staff, which may include devotions, surveys, Bible studies, mentorships, training (Foundations of the Faith), etc.
• Collaborates 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).
• Administers, reviews, and impacts measurements around the spiritual growth of students (most notably through the administration of the Flourishing Faith Index and other resources).
• Collaborates 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.
• Adheres to Valley Christian policies, procedures/processes, and codes.
• Performs other related assigned duties.

Qualifications and Skills

• 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.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s 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.

Preferred Skills

• Prior experience in a school setting.

Physical Requirements

• Use a computer (visual and keyboarding) for long periods of time.
• Able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) 50% of the time.
• Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• At times requires stooping, bending, turning, pushing, pulling, reaching and climbing stairs (2-story).
• Use of hands, fingers, arms to reach, grip and maneuver objects.
• Must be able to respond quickly to sounds (fire/security alarms).
• Work in noisy and crowded school environment.
• Able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and evenings when needed.
• Frequent walking throughout the campus.
• Must be able to travel in state between campuses, to vendors, and to related events.

About Valley Christian Schools

Valley Christian Schools offers students in Kindergarten through 12th Grade big school opportunities in a small school environment. Established in 1982, VCS provides 1100+ students a distinctly Christian education with excellent academics, championship athletics, award-winning fine arts and a supporting community that encourages spiritual growth and the success of our students in and out of the classroom across our two East Valley campuses. Valley Christian is ranked as one of the Top 50 Christian high schools in the U.S., the #1 Christian High School in Arizona, and as one of the Top 125 Places to Work in Arizona. For more information visit http://valleychristianaz.org.

Background Check Statement

VCS conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.