Director of Academics & Student Affairs
Full Time • Bonham
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Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
The Director of Academic and Student Affairs advances the school’s mission and oversees the day-to-day operations of the school. They will report directly to the Executive Director and will have primary management responsibility (assisted by other members of the administration) for the school. The Director of Academic and Student Affairs oversees the direction for the school’s educational philosophy, curricular design, programming, and partnerships with families and students.
Essential Duties
Essential Duties
- Ensure compliance with all state licensing regulations and accreditation standards, maintaining accurate records and implementing policies and procedures that uphold the school’s good standing with governing and accrediting bodies.
- Represent the interests of and implements plans established by the Executive Director and Board of Directors, including the strategic vision, and other initiatives or special schoolwide programs.
- Hire, train, support and supervisor faculty and staff. Identifies and provides improvement opportunities when needed with staff.
- Strategically design all professional development programs including faculty orientations, in-house workshops, committee work, and faculty evaluations
- Provide instructional leadership though curriculum oversight, assuring responsiveness to students’ needs and interests, vertical integration, excellence in all disciplines, congruence with mission and strategic vision goals, and ongoing innovation.
- Maintain a strong presence within the faculty, conducting regular and individual team meetings, whole group faculty meetings and classroom observations
- Support teachers, specialists, and staff in instructional design, curricular adherence, professional development, classroom management, differentiated instruction and adherence to school principles of collaboration, responsibility, inquiry, adaptability, communication and adherence to best practices
- Provide spiritual leadership for staff, children, and families by example and teaching.
- Work with the administration and staff to address the spiritual formation needs of the children in all programs.
Specific Responsibilities
Academics
- Ensure a cohesive relevant and intentional curriculum scope and sequence across the school
- Collaborate with staff to solve/discuss student retention, parent concerns/issues, operations, space and facilities, personnel, assessments, students etc.
- Interpret assessment data and lead assessment discussions for teachers, parents, and administrators, to inform student and programmatic growth
- Serve as an instruction and curriculum expert and be fully apprised of the Academy’s educational philosophy, and current educational trends and best practices, including educational research, brain research, and successful teaching practices
- Provide a strong, supportive faculty and support staff oversight and guidance.
- Mediate any faculty and staff conflicts
- Coordinate hiring of teachers, teaching associates, and substitutes
- Coordinate parent meetings related to the curriculum, instruction, trips, etc.
- Coordinate educational field student programs (field trips) as needed
Student Affairs
- Participate in school activities (including, but not limited to Back to School Nights, Fundraising Events, Student Showcase, Open House, Parent Education offerings etc.)
- Prioritize and approve purchase order requests for supplies, texts, and furniture needs.
- Manage personnel coverage for absences and tardies of faculty and staff.
- Coordinate with faculty to develop master schedule and oversee daily schedule of teachers, teacher associates and all classroom schedules
- Monitor new student progress and assimilation to the school and their individual, academic and personal growth
- Communicate with parents regularly, informing parents and families of the Academy’s practices, policies, school schedules, service learning activities and student opportunities
- Manage all student discipline, conflict resolution, guidance and referrals
- In collaboration with the Fannin County Special Education Co-op, help design and ensure implementation of IEP’s.
- Organizes the student activities and extracurricular activities (volunteerism, community benevolent outreach, etc.).
- Administers the school’s discipline policies and standard of conduct.
- Supervises the school’s support systems, such as, before-and-after school programs, summer programs, etc.
- Oversees the school’s safety programs including building security, emergency procedures, transportation regulations, tornado and fire drills, etc.
- Optimizes all-school gatherings including assemblies, chapel, performances, etc.
- Oversees the maintenance, custodian, and landscape services of the buildings, grounds, and buses.
- Assists the Executive Director in planning, scheduling, and executing all major capital purchases, repairs, and building projects.
Compensation: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Morning Star Academy goes beyond academic excellence; we focus on shaping hearts and character. Our Christ-centered curriculum integrates daily prayer and Biblical teachings, helping students understand their significance in God’s plan. As they grow, they learn to embody Christ’s teachings, living out their faith in meaningful ways.
We are committed to working with families to create a customized educational experience. Our flexible program options allow families choose what works best for their child's needs, whether it’s part-time programs, special learning support, or extended care hours, we are here to partner with families in the education and care of their child.
Our staff is the foundation of everything we do. They are passionate, experienced, and deeply committed to both the academic and spiritual growth of your child. We are always looking for passionate, faith-driven team members who are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children. If you have a heart for ministry, a love for teaching, and a desire to work in a Christ-centered environment, we would love to hear from you!
We are committed to working with families to create a customized educational experience. Our flexible program options allow families choose what works best for their child's needs, whether it’s part-time programs, special learning support, or extended care hours, we are here to partner with families in the education and care of their child.
Our staff is the foundation of everything we do. They are passionate, experienced, and deeply committed to both the academic and spiritual growth of your child. We are always looking for passionate, faith-driven team members who are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children. If you have a heart for ministry, a love for teaching, and a desire to work in a Christ-centered environment, we would love to hear from you!
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Christian Environment
At the core of our organization is building Christ-centered relationships.
Performance Bonuses
All employees have the potential to receive bonuses based on a job well done.
Health Benefits
MSA contributes each month to provide life insurance & health benefits to all full-time staff. In addition, staff may elect to have vision, dental, and many other options.
Paid Time Off
In addition to 18 paid holidays that include a week at Thanksgiving and two weeks at Christmas, each full-time employee is eligible for personal days.