CAREERS

Position Overview

First Baptist Academy is seeking a Lower School Principal for the 2020-2021 school year. This Principal will be responsible for the daily management of all Lower School academic initiatives and support staff members in developing a strong school culture. Additionally, this role will be a part of the Leadership team setting strategic goals and implementing steps to achieve them.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and develop a high-functioning Lower School team of educators.
• Support the implementation of rigorous, standards-based instruction with measurable outcomes, supervise instructional methods, evaluate lesson plans, and coach lower school teachers to ensure academic achievement.
• Cultivate and maintain meaningful partnerships with Lower School families and with community members that support student achievement and success.
• Create, manage, and evaluate operational processes to ensure consistency with the values, mission and goals of FBA.
• Develop, plan and implement a professional development plan to address lower school staff professional needs and required professional training during summer and weekly professional development time.
• Ensure a safe and nurturing environment that aligns clear expectations with best practices for managing student behavior.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from an accredited institution
• Ability to support and professionally develop faculty
• At least 5 years of leadership experience with a record of success in leading and growing a Lower School
• A strong understanding of pedagogy that drives results and an extremely strong ability to manage behavior
• Passionate about academic learning and committed to academic excellence and rigor
• Self-confident, flexible and open to feedback
• Facilitator and team builder
• Highly organized and thoughtful in approach
• Analytical and consultative
• Open and collaborative
• Able to multi-task, and recognize priorities
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written

Employment Category

Exempt full-time, reports to the Head of School

Background Check Statement

FBA conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

First Baptist Academy is a Christian school dedicated to the development of moral character, the enrichment of spiritual lives, and the perpetuation of growth in Christian ideals in an environment that is academically rigorous-enriched with the truth of scripture and a relevant Biblical Worldview.

The mission of First Baptist Academy is to equip students with the Truth of God’s Word while developing their character, intellect, and potential to EXPLORE, CREATE, CHALLENGE, and LEAD.

Key Responsibilities

The Primary School Part-Time Assistant position is Monday-Friday from 12:00-6:00PM. The ideal applicant should have experience with children ages Infant through 5 years old. The applicant must be an active Christian, be nurturing, love children and be able to relate to them.

Required Qualifications

• Candidate must be in good health with the physical stamina and agility to work with children.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.
• Have the ability to sit frequently on the floor with children, stand for periods of 30 minutes, walk at a steady pace, and bend at the knee and squat while attending to the children's bathroom needs.
• Needs to work well in a team environment alongside two assistants as well as with the Director of Early Childhood and Office Administration.
• Must accrue at least 24 hours of training in applicable areas of each child development studies.
• Keep up with current developments in education by voluntarily attending professional meetings, working on advanced degrees, etc.

Background Check Statement

FBA conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

First Baptist Academy is a Christian school dedicated to the development of moral character, the enrichment of spiritual lives, and the perpetuation of growth in Christian ideals in an environment that is academically rigorous-enriched with the truth of scripture and a relevant Biblical Worldview.

The mission of First Baptist Academy is to equip students with the Truth of God’s Word while developing their character, intellect, and potential to EXPLORE, CREATE, CHALLENGE, and LEAD.

Position Overview

First Baptist Academy is seeking Encore Staff to join our 2019-2020 school year team. This role is a part-time position that oversees the students that must remain on campus after school is out until their parents are able to pick up the students. The hours of the position are from 2:45PM-6:15PM from the first day of school through the last day of school (9 1/2 months). Holidays are consistent with the school calendar.

• Supervise the children involved in the Encore program.
• Follow the schedule of each grade level and oversee homework time, snacks, and playground, gym, and classroom time. Takes daily attendance.
• Assist with all minor medical emergencies after 4:00PM. Notifies parents if further medical attention is necessary.
• Serve snacks to students.
• Respond to the direction of the Encore Director.

• Energetic and approachable personality
• Organized
• Punctual
• Multi-tasker

Background Check Statement

FBA conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

First Baptist Academy is a Christian school dedicated to the development of moral character, the enrichment of spiritual lives, and the perpetuation of growth in Christian ideals in an environment that is academically rigorous-enriched with the truth of scripture and a relevant Biblical Worldview.

The mission of First Baptist Academy is to equip students with the Truth of God’s Word while developing their character, intellect, and potential to EXPLORE, CREATE, CHALLENGE, and LEAD.