Academy Director - Mercy Road Church

Academy Director - Mercy Road Church

The Academy Director will be responsible for managing all aspects of academy operations and meeting the state licensing requirements as outlined in the Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers. The Academy Director will promote and instill corporate values, vision and goals. The Academy Director will foster and maintain positive relationships with academy staff, key host church staff, parents, students, vendors and the local community while providing strategic leadership and oversight of the academy.

The Academy Director will report directly to the Regional Director and have direct reports from Community Director, Assistant Director, Lead Teachers and all other academy support staff.

Salary - Based on Experience and Education

Job Title : Academy Director

Reports To : Regional Director

Compensation : $55,000 - $75,000 (based on education and experience)

Bonus Structure : $5000 yearly

Ministerial Housing Allowance eligible position

Job Classification : Full-time Employee, Exempt

Benefits : Full-time Benefit Package (see Total Rewards Overview)

Requirements : Criminal Background, Director's License, Meet state licensing requirements for a director / ECE administrator role, four years of experience as an ECE director, and five years of ECE classroom experience.

Start Date : Open until filled

Projected Start Date : May 2025

Visionary Leadership

• Promote and maintain the vision, mission and core values of Lionheart Children's Academy.
• Exercise both professional and spiritual leadership and focus to ensure that the goals and vision for the academy maintain priority.
• Ensure that the culture of the academy is dynamic, inspiring and fun.

Church Relations

Outreach Marketing

Staffing & Leadership Development

General Operations

Space & Equipment

Enrollment

Parents

Health

Safety

Community Relationships

Planning, Budget & Forecasting

Background, Experience, and Education