Founded in Chicago in 1876, Sacred Heart Schools at Sheridan Road (Hardey Preparatory for Boys and Academy of the Sacred Heart for Girls) are independent, Catholic, single-sex elementary schools committed to academic excellence within the context of a Christian, faith-based community.  The educational mission is deeply rooted in the 200-year tradition of the Society of the Sacred Heart and shared with the Network of Sacred Heart Schools located in 30 countries, including 22 schools in the United States.  The essence of this tradition is the total development of each child: spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional and physical. Our girls and boys are taught in single-sex classrooms, but follow a similar curriculum and share in many activities.  With a total enrollment of approximately 700 students, the schools are organized into three academic divisions each led by a division head.

The Middle School Chaplain is directly accountable to the Campus Minister and works to implement the Goals and Criteria and the philosophy of Sacred Heart education in her/his work with students. This individual will serve as a member of the Campus Ministry Team with primary focus on our Middle School population. The role will include leadership with Middle School chapels, involvement in sacramental preparation and retreats, and collaboration with the service-learning program.  

Essential Job Functions:

• Coordinate and lead Weekly Middle School chapels 

• Facilitate Middle School Goals Initiatives 

• Collaborate with Confirmation Preparation Process including record-keeping (parent meetings in Fall, one Sunday/month Nov-May) 

• Preparing students for liturgical participation/roles: altar servers, lectors, etc. 

• Participate with Middle School service (Tues, 9:30-11:30), including collaboration with the service-learning component 

• Collaborate with Middle School retreats

• Collaborate with Campus Ministry seasonal events (retreats, etc.) 

• Lead breaking open the word team 

• Participate as Liturgy Team Member 

• Serve as sacristan, Maintain the chapel 

A Successful Candidate will:

• Demonstrate good organization and attention to detail

• Have excellent communication skills with service orientation

• Be highly motivated, ethical and eager to learn

• Prioritize and multi-task effectively

• Enjoy working both independently and as member of a team

• Continuously strive for process improvement and quality outcomes

• Bachelors Degree required

• Graduate work in religious education or ministry related field preferred.

• Experience with: campus ministry, children’s initiation, religious education, children’s retreats and liturgy desired.

Additional Information:  

Part time, 19 hours per week, flexible schedule with some evenings and weekends (Sundays) required. 

Position has potential for future growth.

We are an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability or handicap, veteran status, marital status or any other classification protected by law.