Job Description

The Oaks Academy is a school where educators rediscover their love for education, students thrive in a Christ-centered community, and people with diverse backgrounds come together in a shared pursuit of learning and growth. At The Oaks, the holistic development of each child is supported through a rich, classical curriculum in an environment where they are known and loved. Passionate educators who align with The Oak’s mission play a vital role in shaping both the hearts and minds of young learners.

The Chapel Worship Leader is responsible for planning, organizing, and leading weekly worship for elementary-aged students at the Lower School. This role ensures that students are engaged in Christ-centered worship through music. This individual will recruit and coordinate the community of parent and staff musicians, and will meet regularly with administrators to plan services. This is a 10-month hourly-based position averaging 5-6 hours per week. Chapel responsibilities take place on Wednesday mornings from 8:00-9:15. Additional prep hours are flexible.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and lead weekly chapel services using a variety of music genres from known hymns to current praise songs
• Recruit staff and parents for worship teams (instrumental and vocal) and support them
• Communicate with administration, worship team members
• Prepare musically and adjust songs for age appropriate student vocal ranges
• Utilize school technology to check song lyrics and formats

Benefits

• Weekly hourly stipend
• Flexibility of planning time through the week
• Highly collaborative environment where relationships come first
• Supportive administration and faculty
• Community of dedicated and gifted musicians

Requirements

• Experience with, and passion for leading worship
• Instrumental (keyboard or guitar) and vocal skill; developed musicianship
• Digital competency; familiarity with Planning Center is helpful
• Attention to detail, strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage and schedule volunteer musicians
• Ability to collaborate with administration and faculty musicians
• Devout Christian who is a member of, associated with, or seeking to be associated with, a Christ centered community of faith or a church