Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, Virginia
Oakton, Virginia
Posted: 13-Jan-26
Location: Richmond, Virginia
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Position Classification: Full-time, 10-month, faculty, salaried exempt
Hours: 7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday, with additional hours as needed to fulfill teaching, liturgical, and pastoral responsibilities
Reports to: Head of Upper School, with additional reporting responsibility to the Headmaster
Position Summary:
St. Christopher’s School, the largest all-boys school in Virginia and one of the largest and oldest boys’ schools in the Mid-Atlantic region, seeks a Chaplain for our Upper School for the 2026 - 2027 school year. St. Christopher’s desires candidates who can serve as a spiritual and moral guide for our Upper School and the broader St. Christopher’s community.
Serving approximately 1,040 boys in Grades JK-12 in Richmond, Virginia, St. Christopher’s is an Episcopal school committed to cultivating a community that is diverse, inclusive, and welcoming. We pride ourselves on bringing out the best in every boy. Our boys benefit from an education and curriculum that is holistic, including academics, the arts, athletics, and service learning. The St. Christopher's experience is further differentiated by a strong emphasis on our Community Pillars—honor & integrity, the pursuit of excellence, and community & brotherhood–and our Episcopal foundation.
The Upper School Chaplain will work closely and collaboratively with our Lower School and Middle School Chaplains, classroom teachers, and Upper School counselor, and with faculty and staff across all divisions and departments.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Design Chapel services in keeping with the Episcopal tradition and specifically geared toward boys in Grades 9-12, on alternating days, two or three times per week, through liturgy and homilies as well as by organizing “guest” homilists for varied perspectives and voices–faculty, staff, alumni, and community members
- Actively respond to the pastoral needs of all Upper School constituents, including students, families, faculty, and staff
- Serve on the Upper School Health and Wellness team with the Associate Head of Upper School, Counselor, Dean of Students, Director of Academic Support, and others to help ensure the health and well-being of every Upper School boy
- Serve as the Upper School Religion Department Chair, overseeing the development of curriculum and faculty course assignments, ensuring alignment across divisions, and collaborating with other US Department Chairs in setting academic vision and policy in the Upper School
- Design and teach multiple sections of Biblical Studies (usually grade 10) as well as upper-level religion electives
- Partner with the Lower School and Middle School Chaplains to lead several All-School services each year, including the All-School Opening Chapel service, Lessons and Carols, Easter, and the Memorial Day service, and take a leadership and planning role in important Upper School and community services such as Commencement and Baccalaureate
- Partner with the chaplain(s) at St. Catherine’s on joint pastoral matters
- Lead and collaborate in the development of meaningful community service experiences, in coordination with the Lower and Middle School community service programs when appropriate, for Upper School students and faculty
- Organize and lead the Upper School Missionary Society, overseeing student service learning projects, division-wide service projects, and various fundraising activities
Qualifications and Key Skills:
- A commitment to St. Christopher's mission, Community Pillars, policies, and initiatives
- A commitment to best practices in education, as articulated in the School’s Teaching Excellence Document, and a dedication to best practices for boys, as espoused by the St. Christopher’s Center for the Study of Boys
- A commitment to diversity, community, and inclusion in school communities, as expressed in the St. Christopher's Diversity and Inclusion Statement
- Is ordained Episcopal clergy, is presently in the ordination process, or has a strong foundation in Episcopal lay ministry
- Experience working in a school setting is preferred
- Experience working with Upper School-age students, particularly with boys, is preferred
- Foster warm and authentic relationships with students, families, and colleagues
- Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders as both a speaker and writer
- Maintain strict confidentiality and discretion regarding student and community matters
- Demonstrate a high level of professional integrity, maintaining a professional demeanor and actively seeking feedback for continuous growth
- Engage students and colleagues with joy and enthusiasm, fostering a nurturing environment that supports the growth of boys and promotes cooperative teamwork
- Maintain a flexible, positive, and can-do attitude in a fast-paced environment, contributing to a healthy team culture with a sense of humor
- Hold at least a bachelor's degree with strong academic record; a masters degree is not required but preferred
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to circulate among students in a classroom setting
- Must be able to move from classroom to classroom and from building to building as assigned or required by classroom assignment and activity of the day
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
- Must be able to drive a 12-passenger van or minibus
How to Apply:
We only accept applicant resumes through our online portal, which you can access here. Once you select the "Apply Now" button, it will take you through the prompts to complete your application and upload your resume, cover letter, a written or video sample of a sermon/homily, and other required documents. (Files must be in a .DOC, .DOCX, .TXT or .PDF format and must be 10 MB or smaller)
Application Deadline: Applications and materials will be reviewed until the position is filled.
School Website: www.stchristophers.com