Assistant Director of Christian Life- Community & Belonging at Mt. Paran Christian School, Inc. – Kennesaw, Georgia

Title: Assistant Director of Christian Life (ADCL)-Community and Belonging

Reports to: Assistant Head of School for Christian Life

Exempt Status: Exempt/Full-Time (40 hours a week) /11 months

Characteristics:

The following are the characteristics of the ADCL-Community and Belonging:

· a deep, mature, and consistent relationship with Jesus Christ

· an obvious love and desire to communicate the Gospel of Christ to young people

· passionate about all aspects of Christian ministry (i.e. worship, missions, service, and discipleship)

· extremely relational

· well-organized

· effective written and verbal communicator

· exemplary personal and professional judgment

· a sincere appreciation for the diversity within conservative, orthodox Christianity

Qualifications:

The following are the qualifications of the ADCL- Community and Belonging:

· a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Christian Ministry or Theology with a graduate degree in these areas preferred

· effective public speaker

· an active role in a local church

· full support for MPCS's statement of faith and lifestyle expectations

· proven leadership skills and people-management skills

· proven skills in organizing and implementing ministry-related programs and services

Job Description:

The Assistant Director of Christian Life (ADCL) -Community and Belonging is provided the opportunity and responsibility of ministering to students, teachers, and parents in the areas of community, belonging, mission, service, and discipleship.

The ADCL-Diversity and Belonging will assist in all aspects of Christian Life but will provide direct oversight of areas of community, culture, and diversity.

Physical Requirements:

Lifting equipment, boxes and other packages not exceeding 50 pounds for males / 25 pounds for females (boxes heavier than 50 pounds should be lifted while wearing a back brace); excellent cognitive and hearing abilities

Responsibilities:

The following are the responsibilities of the ADCL Community and Belonging:

· Supports the school’s mission and leadership and is active in the life and culture of the school community; will include some evenings and weekends

· Complies with conditions as stated in the employee contract, life and conduct statement, and employee handbook;

· Shows support and high esteem for MPCS.

· Models Christian behavior at all times;

· Ministers to students compassionately and sincerely so they can continue to grow in their faith;

· Accepts the work of MPCS as a personal calling and ministry

· Provide support to strategic leadership in the areas of community, belonging, spiritual development, and justice

· Plan and develop community and belonging focused education, programs, and events for faculty, students, and families.

· Assist with coordinating weekly chapel programs.

· Assist with coordination of student mentor programs; with a focus on community and belonging

· Assists with developing and implementing community service and service-learning experiences for students and employees.

· Supports with counseling and assistance those students who face physical or spiritual concerns;

· Assists CL with initiating and coordinating local, national, and international mission opportunities for students and employees; travel and student culture training will be a priority

· Coordinates efforts to link MPCS with the local faith community;

· Provides leadership in the effort to effectively immerse faith, culture, community and learning into the curriculum and pedagogy.

· Maintains a professional demeanor in dealings with students, employees, parents, and community members;

· Meets all applicable deadlines;

· Attends and contributes to all staff meetings, chapels, retreats, spiritual emphasis days, etc.

· Coordinates parent in-services, fellowship and devotional opportunities, and retreats; and,

· Any other duties as assigned.