This position is a year-round role in the ministry in which this key administrator will lead our academic program in a collaborative fashion within the context of our broader children's home ministry and assist the ministry in other ways.
Job DescriptionDirector of School Administration – New Song Mission Ministry Overview: New Song Mission, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit Christian ministry which provides transformational growth opportunities for vulnerable children through holistic, compassionate care on a scenic, 100-acre children's campus. New Song Mission offers safe, spacious homes, a tailored education, biblical discipleship, and enriching experiences to disadvantaged K-8th grade boys and girls so that the kids will grow and thrive in life.
School Setting: Instruction at New Song takes place in two small classroom settings offering both individualized and group learning activities. Core subjects at New Song are currently taught through a very interactive online curriculum which allows for classroom teachers and tutors to come alongside students and assist the children personally in the core subject matter.
General Job Description: The responsibility of the Director of School Administration is to plan, organize, and implement a safe, structured, and engaging educational environment for the students of New Song Mission. The Director will ensure the establishment and sustainability of a healthy classroom atmosphere where students are held to high standards of conduct and accountability, while also being personally encouraged and individually assisted in their academic efforts.
Student Success: Hallmarks of New Song's ability to successfully educate students include:
Personalized Instruction: Meeting the students' academic needs in a highly personalized way.Collaboration: Embracing the holistic ministry provided to vulnerable children.Classroom Structure and Student Accountability: Maintaining a highly structured classroom environment.General Responsibilities: Create an encouraging, positive classroom atmosphere.Ensure that the classroom is clean and well organized.Promote a Christian worldview throughout the curriculum and learning activities.Implement behavioral management tools and techniques in accordance with New Song's best practices.Maintain a cooperative, collaborative spirit with New Song administrators and staff.Specific Responsibilities: Tutoring: Supporting students during core subjects.Teaching: Leading supplemental subjects in a group setting.Tutor/Teacher Supervision: Training and supporting classroom tutors and teachers.Planning: Implementing activities such as field trips and guest speakers.Evaluation: Leading the evaluation of curriculum and student learning.Curriculum Development: Collaborating on academic curriculum assessment and selection.Program Development: Driving the evaluation and implementation of the academic program.Strategic Planning: Participating in the development of a strategic educational plan.Compliance: Ensuring compliance with applicable standards.Other Essentials: The administrator will:
Show patience and kindness with students.Model Christ among the students.Demonstrate classroom leadership and generate student respect.Work in unity with other staff members.Maintain a desire to grow as a professional educator.
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