School Chaplain

National Association of Episcopal Schools; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Association of Episcopal Schools is seeking a School Chaplain and Associate Priest for Family Ministry at St. Michael's School in Tucson, AZ. This role focuses on the spiritual needs of the school community and includes preaching at Sunday Family Masses. The position will start on January 3, 2027.

The Chaplain will work closely with school leadership to uphold the Episcopal mission and provide pastoral counseling. Interested candidates should submit their application to Mr. Brendan Sullivan via email or US Mail.

Qualifications

• Experience in pastoral ministry.
• Ability to maintain and enhance the Episcopal identity.
• Strong preaching and teaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as chaplain and teacher during school days.
• Preach and celebrate at Family Mass.
• Provide pastoral counsel to the Family Mass community.

Job description

St. Michael's School
Tucson, AZ United States

The School Chaplain and Associate Priest for Family Ministry position is a combined position intended to meet the chaplaincy needs of the St. Michael’s School community (80%) and to assist at St. Michael and All Angels Parish (20%). The chaplain reports to the head of school for all school-related matters and is responsible, in coordination with the lower and upper school directors and faculty, for maintaining and enhancing the Episcopal identity of St. Michael’s School as articulated in the School’s mission statement.

As Associate Priest for Family Ministry, the Chaplain will preach and celebrate each Sunday at the Family Mass and serve in the regular rotation of preachers and celebrants for the principal morning Masses. The Associate will offer pastoral counsel to the Family Mass community in conjunction with the Rector. They will not have additional weekday liturgical duties other than school Masses.

The Chaplain will serve the School as chaplain/teacher Monday through Thursday during scheduled School days, under the direction of the Head of School and the Division Directors. Time outside of these parameters may be requested in response to the pastoral needs of the school community. The School will be responsible for the Chaplain’s continuing education and training as Chaplain.

Contact Information

Please submit a cover letter and resume to the Head of School, Mr. Brendan Sullivan, at [e-mail] , or send the same via US Mail to the attention of Chaplain Candidates, St. Michael’s School, 602 North Wilmot Street, Tucson, AZ 85711. Consideration of all candidates will continue until an offer is made and accepted. The position will be open as of January 2027; duties will begin January 3, 2027.