Southern Baptists of Texas Convention
Academy Director
Southern Baptists of Texas Convention, Garland, Texas, us, 75049
Mt. Hebron Christian Academy is seeking to hire a Director that will exemplify, personally and professionally, the Christ-centered mission of our Academy. In addition, the Director is to coordinate, manage, and budget the daily successful operation of the Academy while also supervising employees by following the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) and school guidelines.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor of Education with a concentration in Child Development or Early Childhood Education preferred
Certifiable as a Director of a childcare center per the Texas Department of Family & Protective Services
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Thorough understanding and ability to coordinate early childhood center operations
Strong organizational, communication, public relations, computer and interpersonal skills
Ability to implement policy and procedures
Knowledge and implementation of Texas childcare guidelines and state licensing
Comprehensive knowledge and proven success implementing programs for children based on developmentally appropriate practices
Accepts and respects differences in children, parents and coworkers
Ability to implement and manage a budget
Experience:
Minimum 2 years’ experience as a classroom teacher of young children
Minimum 2 years’ experience in school and staff management
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional Management
Maintain, at all times, high quality academic standards based on developmentally appropriate practices
Actively promote a Christian Worldview
Human Resources Management:
Supervise all staff members of the Academy
Oversee hiring process and orientation for all new staff
Provide accurate and meaningful annual performance evaluations for all staff
Management of Fiscal, Administrative, and Facilities Functions:
Establish controls to assure that the Academy adheres to the budget
Ensure that Academy operations are cost effective and all tuition and other funds are collected and managed carefully
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Academy and manage staff
Develop and implement policies and procedures for the operation of the Academy
Assure consistent compliance with all Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS)
Assure consistent compliance with all State and local required standards, including maintenance of annual fire, health and other inspections
Secure the annual licensing and accreditation of the Academy with DFPS and accrediting bodies
Ensure the maintenance of files according to DFPS requirements
Maintain open, consistent and effective communication with parents, providing parent education, assistance and support as needed
Provide reliable, accurate and timely information about the Academy to interested parties
Board of Directors Interfacing:
Provide monthly status report to the Board of Directors
Attendance at meetings of the Board of Directors
Perform other functions that may be assigned by the Academy Board
Assist in other projects as assigned by the Board of Directors
Participate in annual review from the Board of Directors
Professional Growth and Development:
Attend professional development seminars to maintain an understanding of the current best practices of curriculum and administrative functions of child development programs.
Oversee the training and professional development of all Academy staff
School or Community Relations:
Articulate the center’s mission to employees and other stakeholders and solicit support in realizing the mission
Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement
Represent the Academy in a professional, courteous and positive manner at all times
Promote a positive, caring climate for learning for staff, students, and parents
Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds
Communicate effectively with staff, students and their families
Mental demands/Physical demands/Environmental factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress
Work with frequent interruptions
Occasional prolonged and irregular hours
Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling; prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
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Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor of Education with a concentration in Child Development or Early Childhood Education preferred
Certifiable as a Director of a childcare center per the Texas Department of Family & Protective Services
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Thorough understanding and ability to coordinate early childhood center operations
Strong organizational, communication, public relations, computer and interpersonal skills
Ability to implement policy and procedures
Knowledge and implementation of Texas childcare guidelines and state licensing
Comprehensive knowledge and proven success implementing programs for children based on developmentally appropriate practices
Accepts and respects differences in children, parents and coworkers
Ability to implement and manage a budget
Experience:
Minimum 2 years’ experience as a classroom teacher of young children
Minimum 2 years’ experience in school and staff management
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional Management
Maintain, at all times, high quality academic standards based on developmentally appropriate practices
Actively promote a Christian Worldview
Human Resources Management:
Supervise all staff members of the Academy
Oversee hiring process and orientation for all new staff
Provide accurate and meaningful annual performance evaluations for all staff
Management of Fiscal, Administrative, and Facilities Functions:
Establish controls to assure that the Academy adheres to the budget
Ensure that Academy operations are cost effective and all tuition and other funds are collected and managed carefully
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Academy and manage staff
Develop and implement policies and procedures for the operation of the Academy
Assure consistent compliance with all Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS)
Assure consistent compliance with all State and local required standards, including maintenance of annual fire, health and other inspections
Secure the annual licensing and accreditation of the Academy with DFPS and accrediting bodies
Ensure the maintenance of files according to DFPS requirements
Maintain open, consistent and effective communication with parents, providing parent education, assistance and support as needed
Provide reliable, accurate and timely information about the Academy to interested parties
Board of Directors Interfacing:
Provide monthly status report to the Board of Directors
Attendance at meetings of the Board of Directors
Perform other functions that may be assigned by the Academy Board
Assist in other projects as assigned by the Board of Directors
Participate in annual review from the Board of Directors
Professional Growth and Development:
Attend professional development seminars to maintain an understanding of the current best practices of curriculum and administrative functions of child development programs.
Oversee the training and professional development of all Academy staff
School or Community Relations:
Articulate the center’s mission to employees and other stakeholders and solicit support in realizing the mission
Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement
Represent the Academy in a professional, courteous and positive manner at all times
Promote a positive, caring climate for learning for staff, students, and parents
Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds
Communicate effectively with staff, students and their families
Mental demands/Physical demands/Environmental factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress
Work with frequent interruptions
Occasional prolonged and irregular hours
Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling; prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
https://www.onthemount.org/job-openings/
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