FIRST ACADEMY PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR

First Academy is “…located in a region that's experiencing drastic growth, Fayetteville – together with Bentonville, Rogers, and Springdale – has transformed from a small town to a center of higher education, culture, commerce, and entrepreneurialism. The area known as Northwest Arkansas is the birthplace of Walmart, the headquarters of Tyson Foods and the home of the University of Arkansas, the flagship campus of the U of A system” (https://realestate.usnews.com/places/arkansas/fayetteville). Northwest Arkansas was also ranked the ‘4th Best Place to Live’ according to US News and World Report.

Join us at First Academy

First Academy is a growing Christian school in Rogers that currently hosts PK3-6th grade with plans to continue to grow into middle and high school. FA provides a great educational experience that prepares students to take their knowledge and faith in Christ into a world void of the Truth of Christ. The Church and staff culture offer a unique bond that allows us to accomplish making disciples that will reach out to all the nations. 

Salary and Schedule

• full-time, salaried position with retirement and benefits available
•  Schedule is M-F 7:30-3:30 August to May, and part-time summer hours as needed.

Education
•    Bachelor’s Degree
•    DHS Certification & Required Training

Experience
•    3 years or more of classroom experience
•    Prior administrative experience required

Personal Qualities
•    Credible profession of repentance and faith in Jesus Christ
•    Godly character (pastoral and other character references may be required)
•    Membership and regular attendance including life group at First Baptist Rogers
•    Understanding of the school’s mission and supportive of the philosophy and pedagogy practices
•    Maturity and emotional stability
•    Heart for children, ability to interact with and lead children, strong desire to see children learn well, to know God and to love God

Job Responsibilities
•    Displays to students genuine love for God, Scripture and learning
•    Prays for staff and students daily
•    Assists teaching staff in development of teaching schedule on a daily, weekly, trimester and yearly basis
•    Identifies curriculum needs and ensures staff is trained and implementing curriculum plans daily

• Assists in determining supply needs

•    Informally assesses staff on an annual basis
•    Assists school administrator in developing and implementing policies in handbook
•    Supports teaching staff in behavior management and communicates with parents as needed
•    Respects the confidentiality of students, families and colleagues by using the highest degree of discretion in communication
•    Ensures staff has proper certification and training, per DHS requirements
•    Contributes to consistent school-parent communication
•    Contributes to a cooperative and collegial atmosphere among teachers and staff
•    Participates in training and other meetings and initiatives
•    Respects and upholds school policies and standards delineated in faculty policies, student handbooks and in faculty training
•    Follows Matthew 18:15-17 model for handling conflicts
•    Performs teaching and non-teaching tasks with attention to quality, detail, timeliness and professionalism
•    Assists in the planning and managing of special events and field trips
•    Develops and maintains mentorship of new staff and those needing additional support
•    Performs other necessary tasks as requested from school administrator