Middle School Life Director

Middle School Life Director Wheaton Bible Church - 4.7 West Chicago, IL Job Details Full-time $48,000 - $52,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits 403(b) matching Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off 403(b) Life insurance Qualifications Middle school teaching Volunteer support Foreign language proficiency Confidential information handling Program management Youth mentoring Volunteer management Youth engagement programs Overseeing academic program planning Team leadership Family collaboration in education Program development Coaching Educational volunteer program coordination Parental involvement initiatives Biblical Studies Mid-level Student engagement techniques Parent communication Leadership development 3 years Collaborative curriculum development Student social support Pastoral counseling Volunteer training Collaboration with other professionals for student support Working with middle schoolers Working with students Youth engagement in pastoral work Special events Full Job Description Wheaton Bible Church (WBC) is a dynamic, thriving multiethnic church community seeking to live out our mission to Love God, Love One Another, Love our Neighbors, and Love the Nations in the Chicago suburbs and globally with our 90+ sent missionaries and indigenous partners. We currently hold worship services in both English and Spanish while providing space, care, and leadership coaching for 5 additional ethnic language fellowship groups. Additionally, we serve our local community through West Chicago's largest social service provider Puente de Pueblo by providing case management services for families, adult literacy programming, and after-school programming for children and youth. The Middle School Life Director (Female) serves as a co-director for students in grades six through eight. She partners with the Middle School Life Director (Male) in providing vision, direction, and leadership for Middle School Ministry. She directly oversees the Sunday Morning Bible literacy environment, contributes to the Wednesday night gathering, helps plan and lead various retreats and missions trips for middle schoolers, and collaborates on all discipleship pathways to support the Purpose, Mission, and Values of Wheaton Bible Church—to Love God, Love One Another, Love our Neighbors, and Love the Nations. Programming and Curriculum (30%) She oversees the Sunday Morning Bible literacy program, cultivating environments where students learn Scripture deeply, engage in discussion-based teaching, and develop foundational biblical understanding. "She leads curriculum development for the Sunday Morning program in close collaboration with the Middle School Life Director (Male), while also contributing to curriculum planning for the Midweek environment." She prioritizes prayer, the study of the Word, and effective teaching suited to middle school development. Leadership Development (25%) She recruits, trains, and cares for volunteer leaders, especially female leaders. She equips Life Group Leaders and Sunday Morning leaders to foster discipleship, community, and biblical literacy. She develops pathways for identifying and mentoring student leaders, particularly young women growing in spiritual leadership. Student Engagement (15%) She engages students relationally throughout the week across both Sunday and Midweek environments, providing pastoral care, spiritual encouragement, and relational presence that models Christlike character. Parent Engagement (10%) She partners with parents in discipleship, with particular focus on equipping mothers in their spiritual influence at home. She maintains communication with families and supports parents through resources, prayer, and relational availability. Student Ministry & Family Ministry Development (10%) She contributes to the broader Student and Family Ministry through collaboration in planning, events, and multi-environment strategy. She participates in team meetings and cross-ministry initiatives that strengthen alignment and shared mission. General Church Staff Involvement (10%) Function as a member of the church's shepherding staff by attending development meetings, staff prayer, and participating in baptism affirmations. Serve in churchwide projects or ministry initiatives such as Christmas and Easter services, CareFest, and Missions Fest. Maintain a high degree of confidentiality. Participate as a member of the staff team and assist in general duties as opportunities arise. Core Qualifications She must model holiness, prayerfulness, and a growing walk with God. If married, she must love her spouse biblically; if a mother, she must disciple her children faithfully. She should pursue ongoing development and demonstrate enthusiasm for the church and its mission. She must show commitment to biblical disciple making. Requirements 3-5 years of experience in Student Ministry Degree in Biblical Studies, Youth Ministry, or related field Spanish fluency is a plus Physical Qualification Frequent standing, walking, moving through church campus Prolonged periods of sitting, working at computer Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push or pull up to 25lbs Benefits Wheaton Bible Church offers the following benefits to it's full-time staff: Medical and Dental insurance; PTO, sick time, holidays, 403B with up to 7% match; Life Insurance and Long-term disability.