Academy Director

SUMMARY

Responsible for developing the overall image for the Calvary Chapel Christian Academy (CCCA) as well as managing, evaluating and supervising effective procedures for the operation and functioning of the school consistent with the philosophy, mission, values and goals of CCCA to include: selecting, managing and evaluating curriculum and instructional programs; managing and evaluating staff; establishing disciplinary systems to ensure a safe and orderly climate; overseeing physical facilities and emergency procedures; overseeing financial operations; promoting the academy to prospective families and ensuring compliance with all laws, policies and civil regulations.

STAFFING MANAGEMENT

Responsible for all aspects of staff management and professional development.
1. Establish performance goals for academy personnel, evaluate their performances and coach them throughout the year to support both students and teachers in achieving their greatest potential academically, instructionally and spiritually.
2. Review staff schedules.
3. Develop job descriptions, recruits and interviews candidates, and hires staff as needed.
4. Manage the disciplinary process to include terminations.
5. Ensure records of staff qualifications, certifications and training are maintained.
6. Communicate with CCNN Senior Pastor, Children’s Pastor and Director of Business Operations on the status of staff meeting the professional, personal and spiritual expectations of CCCA.
7. Assist in maintaining staff personnel records.
8. Inform the staff of their role in School-Improvement Plans.
9. Establish schedules and procedures for the supervision of students in non-classroom areas (including Youth Programs).
10. Establish procedures for safe storage and integrity of all public and confidential school records.
11. Ensure that staff maintain student records that are complete and current.

REQUIREMENTS

� Master’s degree in education administration or a related field.
� Teaching certification and/or previous teaching experience.
� Strong writing skills with the ability to draft documents and policies.
� Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
� First-class organizational skills.
� Ability to use tact and diplomacy in interactions with all relevant parties.
� Maintain a positive attitude and be open to feedback.
� Strong leadership, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
� Excellent communication skills and effective problem-solving skills.
� Experience managing a budget, financial reporting, and tracking specific metric performance
� Detail-oriented.
� High-energy, enthusiastic and self-motivated.
� Ability to master the Academy PC programs including Microsoft Office products.
� Appropriate judgment in the areas of discretion, sensitivity and confidentiality.
� Ability to make decisions in keeping with the vision, policies, and practices of Calvary Chapel Newport News.