Job Description

Classification: Full-Time, 10-Month Position
Start Date: August 2026
Schedule: Standard School Day
Primary Reporting Line: Head Chaplain
Secondary Reporting Line: Middle School Division Head

What You'll Do

Lead Meaningful Worship & Spiritual Formation

You'll create chapel experiences that speak to middle schoolers where they are - spiritually curious, developmentally in transition, and hungry for belonging.

• Plan and lead weekly Middle School chapel services that are biblically rooted, inclusive, reflective of Lovett's Core Values, and welcoming to all faiths
• Design worship experiences that engage middle school students - using story, music, silence, movement, questions, and space for reflection
• Support and participate in planning all-school chapels and additional worship opportunities for students, faculty, and staff
• Create age-appropriate spiritual formation experiences that meet middle schoolers' developmental needs - honoring their questions, doubts, and emerging identities
• Foster interfaith understanding and dialogue by creating opportunities for the community to learn about and observe important non-Christian holidays such as the Jewish High Holidays, Diwali, and Eid
• Work with Student Resource Groups to ensure students from all faith backgrounds feel seen, valued, and included in Lovett's spiritual life

Teach Religion with Academic Rigor & Pastoral Heart

You'll teach up to two religion classes per semester, helping students engage sacred texts, theological concepts, and ethical questions.

• Teach meaningful, academically substantive, age-appropriate religion classes (up to 2 per semester) in alignment with Lovett's K-12 religion curriculum
• Help develop and refine new and existing courses that are intellectually rigorous, spiritually formative, and relevant to middle schoolers' lives
• Engage students in exploring sacred texts, theological traditions, and ethical questions with curiosity and critical thinking
• Create inclusive learning environments where students of all faith backgrounds (and no faith background) feel welcomed and challenged
• Collaborate with religion department colleagues across divisions to ensure curricular coherence and excellence

Provide Pastoral Care & Support

You'll be a trusted adult who listens, supports, and walks alongside students, faculty, and staff through both ordinary days and difficult seasons.

• Offer pastoral care to students, faculty, and staff - being present, listening deeply, and responding with compassion
• Make appropriate referrals to professional counselors when requested or deemed necessary
• Provide immediate and ongoing emotional and spiritual support to the Lovett community in times of hardship or loss
• Respond to concerns regarding the spiritual life of the school with wisdom, care, and timely action
• Navigate sensitive conversations about faith, doubt, grief, identity, and meaning with warmth, calm, and non-judgment
• Build trusting relationships with middle schoolers who are navigating big questions and significant life transitions

Champion Belonging, Service & Faith Formation

You'll help create a school culture where love, belonging, and service are not just values we talk about - they're how we live.

• Serve as a member of the interdivisional Faith & Flourishing team, exploring and implementing ways to institutionalize love and belonging at The Lovett School
• Work with Head Chaplain and religion teachers to coordinate divisional Bible study opportunities for students
• Partner with Middle School Service Coordinator(s) to plan and execute meaningful service opportunities for students and families
• Use an action-reflection model in service programming to maximize student growth, spiritual formation, and learning
• Help students connect service to faith, understanding how compassion, justice, and love translate into action

Serve as a Faith Ambassador & Community Member

You'll represent Lovett's Episcopal identity while creating space for all students to explore their own spiritual journeys.

• Act as an ambassador of Lovett's faith identity at all times - modeling what it means to be rooted in Christian tradition while honoring religious diversity
• Work to see everyone at Lovett, regardless of religious orientation or interest, as your charge - you genuinely care for students of all faith backgrounds (and no faith background)
• Encourage and promote interfaith dialogue, sharing, and learning across the community
• Serve on the all-school chaplaincy team and Middle School Administrative Team
• Participate in department, faculty, team, and grade-level meetings as required
• Fulfill additional duties as assigned, including occasional weekend and evening responsibilities (admission open houses, student events, observations, interviews)

Who You Are

You bring:

• Master's degree in Divinity, Religious Studies, or related field (M.Div., M.T.S., or equivalent)
• Experience designing and leading worship services - you know how to craft meaningful liturgy and engage communities in worship
• Strong communication skills - you preach, teach, write, and speak with clarity, warmth, and authenticity
• Theological grounding - you have depth in biblical studies, theology, and Christian tradition
• Cultural competence - you're committed to ongoing development of cultural self-awareness and emotional intelligence

Preferred (but not required):

• Children/youth ministry background
• Experience in independent school or educational settings
• Training in pastoral care or counseling

You are:

• Called to work with young people - You genuinely love middle schoolers and see this developmental stage as sacred ground for spiritual formation
• Spiritually grounded - You have your own active faith life that sustains and centers you
• Theologically confident and humble - You know what you believe AND you make space for others' questions, doubts, and different beliefs
• Inclusively Christian - You're rooted in Christian tradition while honoring religious diversity and creating welcoming space for all
• Developmentally aware - You understand early adolescent development and can meet middle schoolers where they are spiritually, emotionally, and intellectually
• Pastorally sensitive - You listen deeply, respond with compassion, and know when to refer to professional support
• Interfaith fluent - You navigate discussions with those of different belief systems with warmth, calm, curiosity, and respect
• Emotionally intelligent - You read the room, manage your own emotions, and respond wisely in complex situations
• Comfortable with questions - You don't need to have all the answers; you can sit in uncertainty and help students explore their own spiritual questions
• Present and available - You show up - in chapel, hallways, lunch duty, sporting events - because relationships matter
• Collaborative - You work well with colleagues, value shared ministry, and contribute to team goals
• Organized and flexible - You thrive in the fast-paced rhythm of school life and can pivot when plans change

You have:

• Sound judgment and the ability to navigate conflict skillfully
• Growth mindset about your own development and students' spiritual journeys
• A love of learning and willingness to participate in ongoing professional development
• Ethical behavior and professionalism in all interactions
• The ability to balance care and accountability - you're warm and supportive while maintaining appropriate boundaries
• Reliability - students, families, and colleagues can count on you

Why Lovett?

Our Community

Join a faculty of passionate educators who genuinely care about one another and the students we serve. You'll be part of a collaborative culture where your voice matters, your expertise is valued, and your professional growth is supported.

Our Commitment to Whole-Child Education

At Lovett, we educate the whole child - mind, body, and spirit. Our Academic Resource Center is integral to this mission, ensuring every student has access to the resources and support they need to reach their full potential.

Our Beautiful Campus

Work in a stunning setting with state-of-the-art facilities designed to inspire learning and community.

Professional Growth

Engage in meaningful professional development throughout the school year and summer. We invest in our faculty because we know that when teachers grow, students flourish.

Benefits & Compensation

The Lovett School offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan options, paid time off, and tuition remission benefits.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

The Lovett School is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community where every member feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to our campus. We actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences who will enrich our community and help us fulfill our Diversity Mission.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods; use hands and arms for teaching activities; lift and move materials up to 20 pounds; and possess vision abilities suitable for reading and digital work. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.