School Chaplain

_**HTS, where every learner is seen, heard and encouraged to**_
- **make an impact in their communities and the world.**_

Holy Trinity School is a co-educational day school with students from JK to Grade 12. In order to thrive, students will need to be lifelong learners. Our goal as a leading educational institution is to inspire our students to be driven in their pursuits, make an impact in their communities (professional and personal) and be nimble to a complex and rapidly evolving world.

We invite all learners, students and adults alike, to be engaged in the process of understanding, creating and articulating knowledge, skills and dispositions. Our vision engages all stakeholders in a learning relationship that is driven by knowing one’s strengths, interests and areas for growth. We recognize and honor the uniqueness and dignity of all learners, foster their agency and choice, while inviting our learners’ curiosity and courage to try new things and explore new opportunities. We believe that the purpose of education is to prepare students for life. A rapidly evolving world needs confident, driven, intellectually agile and empathetic citizens.

**Organizational Values**:

- **Dignity **is at the heart of inclusion and respect.
- **Learning **is a journey, not a destination.
- **Character **is the essence of our humanity.
- **Excellence **is the pursuit and realization of one’s personal best.
- **Innovation** is a mindset of possibilities fuelled by curiosity.

**About This Faculty Role**:
HTS has an exciting part-time opportunity for a **Part-time** **School Chaplain who also teaches Religious Knowledge Kindergarten to Grade 8**.

Reporting to the Head of School, the School Chaplain will be responsible for the ongoing spiritual development of Holy Trinity School by inspiring sound moral values and ensuring a healthy spirituality of the students, staff and community. This role will be responsible for leading classes related to faith and divinity. Nurture the understanding and caring of the emotional needs of the student and staff on a day-to-day basis. The Chaplain will also be responsible for leading services in the chapel during the week at a set time, and special services during the academic year. The Chaplain is responsible for a chapel that is meaningful for the students and brings them closer together as a community. Emphasis is placed on the moral, ethical and spiritual issues of the day examined within the Christian heritage, but also inclusive of the spiritual guidance and understanding of universal faiths. Chapel is a time where we reflect, honour the dignity and humanity and spiritual development of all our students. Readings, messages, homilies, etc. should be taken from a variety of sources. The Chaplain will also be responsible for providing counseling, including informal chats, spiritual guidance and/or formal sessions with students and staff facing problems and crisis intervention.

**Who You Are**:
**School Leader as Visionary and Mentor**:Leaders inspire, model, create opportunities, elevate, mentor and celebrate the achievements of staff and students. School leaders live the school’s mission, vision and values by building a school culture that is collaborative, agile, collegial and future-forward. School leaders work to build an organizational culture that is joyful, inspiring, supportive and innovative.

You have strengths in our core competencies which are Professionalism, Adaptability & Flexibility, Continuous Improvement and Communication & Collaboration. In addition, you should possess strengths in:

- Leading People
- Risk Management
- Strategic Thinking
- Change Management

**What You Need**:

- All requirements of the Anglican Diocese of Toronto have been fulfilled;
- Bachelor of Arts in Religious Education and Masters in Theology, Divinity or Religious Education considered an asset.
- Parish experience working with people of various ages and backgrounds;
- Strong background in Christian theology, pastoral education, adolescent psychology, sociology and community building;
- Teaching experience and/or experience in Chaplaincy or Youth Ministry considered an asset
- Evidence of basic counselling skills
- The willingness and ability to collaborate with fellow teachers;
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with high attention to detail;
- Great organizational, and people skills;
- Experience working from a DEI framework;
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide a safe environment and communicate effectively with all age groups;
- Maintains strong spiritual and moral values.

**What’s In It For You?**

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including participation in the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan and provide the following:

- Learners who are inspiring, dedicated and deeply committed to their learning and our community
- A stimulating learning and work environment
- Extensive professional learning opportunities