Zion Baptist Academy Hiring for Executive Director Education and Administration at Marietta, GA Full Time

Zion Baptist Academy (ZBA) fulfills its Christian-based mission in a safe, innovative learning environment. ZBA operates an on-site day care center, Georgia’s Pre-K Program, and Kindergarten. The Executive Director for Education and Administration (EDEA) provides overall leadership and supervision of Academy education programs and operations for the Zion Baptist Academy. Specifically, the EDEA is the lead administrator in charge of curriculum and instruction, administration, operations, and budget oversight. The position serves to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and policies governing the care, nurture, and instruction of students in early learning and school settings. As chief advocate for the school, the EDEA networks to build partnerships throughout the community and is responsible for marketing programs to expand enrollment and overall school growth. In addition, the EDEA works with all stakeholders (ZBA Board of Directors, Zion Baptist Church, families, and community partners) to create a common vision for the Academy and to ensure her success. The EDEA is an ex officio member of the Board of Directors.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides overall leadership for a faith-based early learning program (Infant through Kindergarten), including academic, religious, cultural, arts, and extended-day programs.
• Works with the Board of Directors to identify capital, staffing, and faculty requirements needed for the Academy to achieve its mission.
• Executes a strategic plan with staff to meet annual goals.
• Fosters a challenging educational environment to support, care for, and nurture each student while promoting academic, moral, spiritual, physical, and emotional growth.
• Supervises, monitors, and evaluates staff performance including coaching or mentoring for performance improvement and development.
• Oversees the Academy’s business and financial management, including annual budget formation, stewardship of resources, planning, and financial forecasting and reporting.
• Ensures compliance with licensing requirements with all other applicable county, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Serve as the primary point of contact with all governmental and regulatory bodies.
• Develops and administers operational and personnel policies for the Academy.
• Builds and maintains partnerships with families, educational organization, and the community at large.
• Leads Academy marketing and development (fundraising) campaigns to enhance school growth and positive standing in the community. Markets the Academy to grow enrollment and enhance program offerings including technology and the arts.
• Produces school, community, and social media communication and posts as needed.
• Coordinates Annual Fund campaign including special fundraising events and capital campaigns under the leadership of the Board of Directors.
• Directs and implements the admissions, enrollment, and school exit programs.
• Serves as liaison between the school and Zion Baptist Church and its Board of Directors seeking opportunities to enhance interaction and communication.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Childcare, or a Related area.

Master’s degree preferred.

Certification/Licensure

Teacher certification, Day Care Director’s License, Supervisory certification or another related credential.

Experience

Leadership and supervisory experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to organize programs, personnel, and activities require for productive, nurturing care and learning.
• Ability to apply critical thinking skills in rendering solutions to various issues.
• Ability to manage financial, material, and human resources effectively.
• Proven ability to make recommendations on various topics, detailed, controversial, simple, or complex.
• Ability to develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate program goals and initiatives.
• Ability to exercise strict confidence in handling sensitive information.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

Working Conditions

Normal office and school/daycare environment

Physical demands

Routine physical activity associated with normal office and school environment

Reporting Relationships

Reports to: Zion Baptist Academy Board of Directors

Positions Supervised: All Zion Baptist Academy staff positions.

School Location

Zion Baptist Academy, 165 Lemon St., Marietta, GA 30060

How to Apply for This Position

No calls please.

Important Notes

This document provides descriptive information about the above Zion Baptist Academy position. Work actually performed by incumbents in this position may vary. Although this document may be used for recruiting, staffing, or career planning, the information contained herein should only be used as a guideline or recommendation for the content of and qualifications for this position. An individual’s ability to meet the qualifications and capabilities described in this document is not a guarantee of employment or promotion. Zion Baptist Academy reserves the right to make changes to this document as deemed necessary without providing advance written notice.