Praise Band Leader

Description

Southwest Christian School is looking for a Praise Band Leader for the 2026-2027 academic year.

The Praise Band Leader will serve as a supporting member of the Lakeside campus staff to lead worship, mentor students in the Praise Band, and contribute to the overall worship experience for our chapels. The ideal candidate will be well-versed with leading worship, have strong communication skills, and collaborate with our Spiritual Life Director regarding chapel themes, messages, and outcomes. This leader intentionally connects with the broader student and faculty body by being present in the life of the school, such as joining students for lunch, participating in faculty meetings, supporting minimester and student retreats, leading Flex classes, and building relationships in daily interactions. SCS employees are expected to demonstrate patience, humility, integrity, and kindness while performing the day-to-day duties of the role and to prayerfully work with administration, faculty, students, and families to develop and maintain a school which is distinctively Christian, academically excellent, and globally minded.

Requirements

Personal & Spiritual Characteristics

• Is deeply committed to a consistent daily walk with our Savior, Jesus Christ through prayer, devotional study, and church membership
• Demonstrates the spiritual maturity, academic ability, and personal leadership qualities to “train up a child in the way he should go” (Proverbs 22:6)
• Recognizes the role of the parents as primarily responsible before God for their children’s education and commits to be a partner in that endeavor
• Possesses the ability to work gracefully with parents, students, and other school staff to foster a unified and successful educational program
• Cooperates with administrators and other school leadership to implement policies and procedures as they pertain to the operation of School activities
• Demonstrates the ability to accept and carry out responsibilities and make competent, professional decisions
• Eagerly participates in professional development activities and the evaluation process, with a desire to grow professionally, spiritually, and personally throughout the career in education
• Maintains a professional personal appearance that is a Christian role model of cleanliness, modesty, good taste, and is in accordance with school policy

Educational & Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some college preferred if not a full degree
• Two or more years of participating in/leading worship experience is preferred

Work Environment

The work environment at Southwest Christian School is consistent with a typical school setting. The employee normally works indoors but may be required to be outdoors in unpredictable temperatures to monitor student activities, attend programs, or move between buildings. The noise level in the environment is usually low to moderate but may become loud occasionally. The employee is frequently required to interact with others within the school community, including parents and other caregivers. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Additional Duties & Responsibilities

This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required as an active participant in the mission of Southwest Christian School. Additional duties are regularly performed by the individuals currently holding this position, and additional duties may be assigned.