Assistant Academy Director - Cross City Academy

## Overview We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Our employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and our mission to provide Christ-centered care and education for the children we serve. Lionheart Children's Academy will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. Salary history will not be requested or required. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws, Lionheart Children's Academy provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to participate fully in the application process and to perform essential job functions. If you require assistance or accommodations during the hiring process, please contact hr@lionheartkid.org Lionheart Children's Academy is a drug-free workplace. ## Description ## **Position Summary** The Assistant 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 Assistant Academy Director will promote and instill corporate values, vision and goals. The Assistant 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 Assistant Academy Director will report directly to the Academy Director and have indirect reports from academy support staff. **Visionary Leadership** - Assist in promoting and maintaining 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. **Staffing & Leadership Development** - Assist the Academy Director in providing leadership to Academy Staff- including spiritual nurturing, coaching, mentoring, encouragement, educational and professional development - to ensure that they are passionate and joy-filled as they teach and care for young children. - Be available to Academy Staff, parents, and church leaders as a resource and/or problem-solving. - Contribute to the evaluation of Academy Staff job performance, development plans, and compensation recommendations. - Actively participate in key professional organizations so as to enrich personal and professional development. - Create and maintain the staff schedule. **General Operations** - Assist the Academy Director and Regional Director in the development, implementation and oversight of all operating standards, processes and systems necessary to effectively operate the academy to achieve stated outcomes. - Ensure compliance with all licensing requirements and federal and state laws related to academy operations. - Assist in conducting annual tuition rate survey in order to adjust tuition rates, based on child care trends in the area. - Participate in on-going review of faculty and crisis handbook to ensure that they remain relevant and up to date. - Visit classrooms on a daily basis, to ensure adherence to corporate and academy goals, standards and objectives. - Support the Academy Director in maintaining compliance with the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), including oversight of meal service and adherence to program standards. - Maintain weekly/monthly checklists for licensing standards compliance. **Space & Equipment** - Regularly inspect outdoor areas and reporting any maintenance needs to Academy Director. - Regularly inspect indoor areas and reporting any maintenance needs to Academy Director. - Assist the Academy Director in arranging for custodial car…