Location: | Dhaka |
Finance: | Salary or Allowance |
Duration: | Full‑time, 1 to 4 years |
Activity: | Children & Youth, Education & Training |
Posted: | 3 Oct 2024 |
Closes: | 28 Feb 2025 |
Spiritual Life Coordinator
Location: Grace International School
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Reports to: Secondary School Principal / Chief Community Officer
Purpose: Responsible for supporting the spiritual, social, and emotional well-being of students and staff.
Role Summary:
The Spiritual Life Coordinator (SLC) plays a crucial role in promoting the spiritual well-being of students and staff, regardless of their faith or beliefs. The SLC should be able to provide support for a wide range of issues affecting the school community and communicate effectively with diverse individuals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Spiritual and Emotional Well-being:
- Plan and coordinate campus-wide events focused on spiritual growth and emotional wellness.
- Create opportunities for staff development through conversations, tools, and retreats.
- Provide support for mental health and on-campus engagement.
- Offer pastoral care and guidance to students and staff in challenging situations.
- Refer students and staff to appropriate services when needed.
- Community Building:
- Support students and staff in creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
- Promote cooperation, mutual respect, and understanding of diversity.
- Organise extracurricular Christian activities for secondary students.
- Collaboration:
- Work closely with principals and the Chief Community Officer to identify support needs and develop appropriate strategies.
- Collaborate with external providers to access necessary resources and services.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Christian counselling (preferred), counselling, psychology, social work, or a related field.
- Experience: Three years of experience working in a school or educational setting, preferably with a focus on student well-being.
- Skills: Strong communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills. Ability to build relationships and work effectively with diverse populations.
- Experience in providing pastoral care and support.
- Commitment to cultural sensitivity, equity, and inclusion in education.
- Familiarity with educational technology tools and resources.
Note: All services provided by the Spiritual Life Coordinator must align with local laws, be approved by the Principals/CCO, have appropriate parental/guardian consent, and be voluntary for student participation.
If you are dedicated to student well-being and supporting the academic success of a diverse student group, we encourage you to APPLY NOW for this exciting opportunity at Grace International School. We look forward to hearing from you!
Grace International School is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Grace International School, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Dhaka
BANGLADESH