Director of Christian Service

Reporting:

The position reports directly to the Director of Campus Ministry and is responsible to the

Principal.

OVERVIEW OF THE SCHOOL:

Loyola School is a Jesuit, Catholic, independent, coeducational, college preparatory

secondary school located in New York City, with a student enrollment of

approximately 220 young men and women. Founded in 1900 with the unique

combination of the strengths of both the Jesuit and American Independent School

traditions, Loyola is the only Jesuit, independent and coeducational high

school in the New York City / Tri-State area. Loyola School students strive to

become young men and women who are open to growth, academically excellent,

religious, loving, and committed to doing justice. Loyola School is committed

to challenging its students religiously, intellectually, physically, and

socially.

OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Loyola seeks a full time Director of Christian

Service for the academic year beginning September 2024. Teachers at Loyola hold

students accountable to high levels of academic excellence in a rigorous

college preparatory program, and this should be reflected in their own

professional standards and commitment.

In the tradition of cura personalis (care for each individual across each of their

dimensions), Loyola's teachers are also expected to participate and be engaged

in the life of the school outside the classroom; an ability and desire to

contribute to the co-curricular and spiritual life of the school is required.

The Director of Christian Service of Loyola School is a member of the Campus Ministry Department, which is chaired by the Director of Campus Ministry. The Director of Christian

Service collaborates with the Director of Campus Ministry in promoting the school’s

Ignatian identity, particularly in the articulation of the service of faith and

promotion of justice. The Director of Christian Service implements both the

required and optional components of the school’s four-year, required Christian

Service program. Specifically, the Director of Christian Service is responsible

for the active service component of the school’s program; the class-time

component of the school’s curriculum; organizing/running the school’s optional

service trips; participating in the culture of the school; other

responsibilities as directed by the principal. A more detailed description can

be found on the school’s web page on the “Careers” section under the “About”

tab.

Necessary Skills:

Some teaching experience in Jesuit/Catholic education preferred, and a commitment to the mission of Jesuit education and a knowledge of Catholic social justice issues are required. A 4-year degree is required and a Master's degree in a related field or in Education is preferred.

Status:

The position is a 10-month faculty position from the beginning of September to the

end of June (with some occasional program administration required in the

summer).

Typical Level of Interaction:

Requires interaction with all School departments in addition to students and families.

Equal Employment Opportunities:

It is the school’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment, consistent with federal, state and local laws. Accordingly, all applicants for employment are to be treated without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or citizenship status, qualified handicap, sexual orientation, marital or veteran’s status or inconsequential handicaps.

This policy pertains to every aspect of an individual’s relationship with the School.

Applications:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume electronically by May 15, 2024 to employment@loyolanyc.org.  Please include the words “Director of Christian Service” in the subject line.

All prospective employees are required to complete a necessary background check and

mandatory fingerprinting.