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Posted: 06-Oct-23
Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Religion
Preferred Education:
4 Year Degree
Upper School Chaplain
www.hollandhall.org | 5666 E. 81st Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74137
For more information about this position and/or to apply, go to https://www.hollandhall.org/about/jobs
WHO WE ARE
Holland Hall was established in 1922 and currently serves approximately 1,000 PreK through 12th grade students in a coeducational setting. An Episcopal school distinguished by an excellent academic program and a student-centered environment emphasizing a holistic approach to education, we strive to provide a challenging, comprehensive educational experience grounded in a rigorous liberal arts, college preparatory curriculum that promotes critical thinking and life-long learning. True to our Episcopal tradition, we seek to foster in each student a strong moral foundation and a deep sense of social responsibility in an open, ecumenical environment. Holland Hall graduates attend colleges and universities across the country, including some of the nation’s most selective institutions. The Holland Hall community welcomes students and faculty of diverse racial, cultural, and religious backgrounds. For more information on Holland Hall, please visit www.hollandhall.org.
POSITION SUMMARY
Holland Hall seeks a passionate, committed chaplain who is energized by work with students, faculty, and families to serve in a full-time capacity during the academic year beginning August 2024. Interested candidates must enjoy working in a highly collaborative environment with students ranging in age from fifteen to nineteen with specific acumen in the classroom, including classroom management, assessment design, feedback, and clear, frequent communication with students and families. This position will work in concert with the middle school chaplain, upper school head, counselors, and faculty.
JOB DUTIES
- Conduct, coordinate, and plan a weekly chapel service that honors Holland Hall’s Episcopal identity and its diverse and inclusive culture
- Teaching religious education classes, primarily comparative religion
- Offering pastoral care for all students, families, faculty, and staff
- Assisting with a weekly optional Eucharist service
- Assisting with the annual religious events (e.g., Lessons and Carols, Ash Wednesday, Baccalaureate, etc.)
- Collaborate with the Student Life Team, Middle School Chaplain, other Religious Studies faculty, and Director of Belonging and Inclusion
The above essential functions are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills.
The Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma seeks to share the transforming love of God in Jesus Christ. Our commitment to congregational vitality through discipleship, spiritual practices, evangelism, and service forms dynamic lay leaders and attracts innovative and collegial clergy Our diocese includes several of the fastest growing churches in the country. School chaplains are expected to attend Clergy Retreat and Diocesan Convention as their schedules allow.
QUALIFICATIONS
Interested candidates will enjoy working with professional and collaborative colleagues who provide each child with an opportunity to explore and grow his or her whole self. Candidates must have experience with children in a classroom environment, a grounding in an ecumenical approach, a willingness to work in a team environment, a deep respect for children and families, and a positive and student-centered attitude.
Interested candidates must have a bachelor’s degree and meaningful experience with the Episcopal Church or Episcopal schools. Episcopal clergy candidates must be in good standing in regard to canonical status and ecclesiastical authority. Special consideration will be given to exemplary candidates who can also support a significant extracurricular activity. Comfort with technology and its application to the school environment is essential.
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About Holland Hall
As Tulsa’s only PreK through Grade 12 independent Episcopal school, Holland Hall provides bedrock academic foundations, uncommon extracurricular equilibrium, and an extraordinary apprenticeship in self-reliance—all in an unusually kind, supportive learning community.
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