WAYNE PREPARATORY ACADEMY is hiring: Executive Director in Goldsboro

Position Type:
Administration/Director

Date Posted:
10/28/2024

Location:
Wayne Preparatory Academy Wayne Preparatory Academy
Executive Director
Job Description

School Mission:
We are committed to the culture of leadership that develops well rounded scholars. We strive daily to provide an effective learning environment with opportunities for each scholar to become community
leaders and good citizens.

Our Vision:
To create a legacy of leadership and learning that embraces, enriches, and engages children's strength. One child at a time.

Current Enrollment:
880 scholars
Grades K-12

Location:
600 Tommy's Road, Goldsboro, NC 27530
Separate Elementary, Middle & High School Buildings

Website:
www.wpanc.net

Job Overview:
Reporting directly to the Wayne Preparatory Academy Board of Directors, the Executive Director (ED) serves as the highest administrator at Wayne Preparatory Academy. The ED is responsible for the successful leadership and management of WPA in all aspects, including but not limited to: enacting the school's mission and helping to oversee successful student enrollment and growth, managing finances, guiding the school's professional culture and serving as the face of the school to the external community.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with school leaders and board to maintain alignment between all programs and the overall vision, mission and values of WPA.
• Empower and inspire staff to provide a high-quality educational program with a focus of leadership.
• Consistently plan and implement efforts to achieve growth in academics and scholar enrollment.
• Oversee the day-to-day operation of the school.
• Work with school leadership to draft policies for school/scholars for Board approval.
• Provide support to the Board in the preparation of meeting agenda and supporting materials.
• Represent the school at community activities to enhance the school's community profile as well as establish partnerships and collaborative relationships with other groups and organizations that could be beneficial to WPA.
• Research funding sources and write funding proposals to strengthen the fiscal resources of the school.
• Serve as the administrator of the formal disciplinary process, including appeals.
• Work closely with Director of Finance to ensure thorough bookkeeping and accounting processes and procedures are maintained and followed and ensure the organization complies with all regulatory requirements; as well as prepare a comprehensive annual budget.
• In collaboration with Director of HR - recruit, interview and present potential new hires to the Board for approval.
• Foster strong alignment across the organization.
• Possess phenomenal communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Practice and embrace solid judgement in decision making.
• Coach and mentor staff as appropriate to improve overall performance.
• Identify, assess, and inform the Board on all aspects of the school's activities.
• Oversee the timely and accurate filing of all legal and regulatory documents, while actively monitoring and ensuring the school's adherence to applicable laws and regulations to minimize potential risks to the organization.
• Serve as the WPA main point of contact for The Office of Charter Schools, ensuring that all reporting, documentation and required information is submitted and handled in a timely and accurate reporting method.
• Stay up-to-date and informed of current legislation and policy changes that will have potential impacts to educational practices and/or policies and the ability to align the school's practices in accordance to evolving legal requirements and standards.
• Collaborate with leadership team to coordinate and develop school calendar annually.
• Ensure a safe and orderly learning environment by enforcing safety protocols, fostering appropriate behaviors, and proactively addressing any issues that may disrupt the education environment.

Supervises:
Elementary School Principal, Middle School Principal, High School Principal, Director of Finance and Director of Human Resources.

Employment Status:
This is a full-time, exempt, at-will position. The ED reports directly to The Board of Directors.

Education Requirement:
Minimum of master's degree in school administration or a related field preferred.
Professional Educator's License is preferred.

Experience Requirement:
7+ years administrative management experience, showcasing expertise in operations management and an understanding of effective educational practices. Experience in school administration preferred.

Apply:
Complete application AND send resume to HR Director, Rebecca Whittle at rwhittle@wpanc.org