Chapel Teacher
Covenant Christian Academy·Warrenton, Virginia
Covenant Christian Academy·Warrenton, Virginia
The Chapel Teacher is responsible for leading and coordinating chapel experiences, preparing and delivering chapel messages for assigned grade levels, and cultivating engaging, Christ-centered chapel environments. This role also involves coordinating the chapel schedule, supporting guest speakers, and providing devotional resources to support classroom discipleship.
Title Chapel Teacher Reports to Head of School Status Part-Time (flexible hours; some remote work possible) Commitment: Open to discussing different options for time commitments, minimum 4 hours per week but could be more Monday, Wednesday, and/or Friday during the school year Some flexible, limited summer hours would be required for planning and preparing for the year Compensation and Benefits: Competitive part-time salary Part-time employment Low-cost on-site daycare for non-school aged children Staff tuition discount
Role Overview The Chapel Teacher supports the spiritual life of Covenant Christian Academy by leading and coordinating chapel experiences, equipping teachers with devotional resources, and fostering a culture of prayer and discipleship across the school community.
Core Responsibilities Chapel Leadership & Teaching Prepare and deliver chapel messages for assigned grade levels Help cultivate engaging, Christ-centered chapel experiences Collaborate with the Spiritual Life Team to ensure alignment with school-wide discipleship goals Chapel Coordination Coordinate and manage the chapel schedule Identify, schedule, and support guest speakers for chapels Communicate clearly with all participants to ensure smooth execution of chapels Devotional Support Provide devotional questions, themes, or resources to support classroom discipleship (K–12) Encourage consistency and depth in spiritual conversations happening in classrooms Prayer & Spiritual Care Pray regularly for students, staff, and the broader school community Be a visible spiritual presence who supports and encourages staff and students Collaboration & Discipleship Support Work closely with the Chapel and Spiritual Life Team to support a flourishing discipleship program Collaborate with House System leadership to encourage meaningful service opportunities Support whole-community spiritual events (Christmas, Easter, Grandparents, Pastor Chapels) Contribute ideas and support initiatives that strengthen the spiritual culture of the school Required Personal Qualities A committed follower of Jesus Christ with a clear testimony of faith Agreement with Covenant Christian Academy’s Statement of Faith Demonstrates a life of prayer, spiritual maturity, and Christ-centered leadership Strong relational skills with a heart for students and staff Organized, flexible, and able to coordinate multiple moving parts A servant leader who contributes to a positive and unified school culture Recognize the role of parents as primarily responsible before God for their children’s education and be prepared to assist them in that task.
Demonstrate the character qualities of enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, integrity, gratitude, kindness, self-control, perseverance, and punctuality.
Meet everyday stress with emotional stability, objectivity, and optimism.
Maintain a personal appearance that is a Christian role model of cleanliness, modesty, good taste, and agreement with school policy.
Use acceptable English in written and oral communication.
Speak with clear articulation.
Respectfully submit and be loyal to constituted authority.
Notify the administration of any policy he/she is unable to support.
Essential Prerequisites for All Staff Members Because of Covenant Christian Academy’s mission as a Christian institution, all employees must: Profess faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior Affirm and adhere to the school’s Statement of Faith Live in a manner consistent with biblical standards in both personal and professional life Support the spiritual mission of the school through word and action Be a Christian who is, and will remain during the period of employment, an active member of a Christ-centered church, growing in his/her Christian relationship with God, and actively practicing and exhibiting Christian principles of the Christian faith; seek to role-model in speech, actions, and attitude a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ; set an example of the importance of spiritual discipline; and encourage students in the importance of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and growing in their faith.
Love for God's word and communicating it to others Exemplary public speaking skills Understanding of student developmental stages and how to engage kids at different ages in the message Proficiency in Google suite (Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, and Calendar) Ability to learn school management cloud-based software program - Renweb/FACTS Strong organizational skills Time management skills Team player with a positive attitude Proficiency in English High level verbal and written communications skills Discretion and confidentiality
Candidates must be committed followers of Jesus Christ who agree with the school's Statement of Faith and demonstrate spiritual maturity and Christ-centered leadership. Essential prerequisites include proficiency in English, strong public speaking skills, understanding of student development, and proficiency with Google Suite tools.
Market context
In Virginia, chapel teacher roles are typically found in faith-based schools that want staff who can lead worship, teach from a Christian perspective, and connect with students across age groups. Competition often centers on spiritual alignment, clear public speaking, and the ability to model Christ-centered leadership. Review the school’s Statement of Faith carefully and prepare a brief example of how you would lead a chapel message or student gathering. Requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review the role faster.
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