American Leadership Academy-Coastal is now accepting applications for a Director (PreK-6) for the 2024-2025 school year. Candidates must be willing to undergo a background check.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Defines the responsibilities and accountability of staff members and develops plans for interpreting the school program to the community.
• Evaluates student progress in the instructional program by means that include the maintaining of up-to-date student data. The director supervises and appraises the performance of the school staff.
• Set and enforce rigorous standards for student achievement that are in line with the goals of American Leadership Academy.
• Create a culture of excellence, teamwork and collaboration amongst the staff, teachers, students and families.
• Oversee all programs, services, and activities to ensure that program objectives are met.
• Manage student enrollment process to ensure that the school achieves its targeted enrollment projections.
• Ensure appropriate standards of student behavior, performance, and attendance and ensures that all disciplinary issues are addressed fairly and immediately.
• Work with teachers to improve their teaching practice through coaching, professional development, modeling, and collaborative planning.
• Recruit, select, and hire school staff, including teachers and school-based support staff.
• Serve as liaison between teachers, parents, and the community.

Candidates with the following qualities will thrive as part of our growing ALA team:

• Leadership and team collaboration skills
• Positive interpersonal and communication skills
• Organizational skills and self-management to effectively handle multiple responsibilities
• Commitment to go above and beyond when necessary to reach goals
• Strong planning, execution and problem solving skills
• Self-motivation
• Dependability

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Years of experience in a management or leadership position

Preferred Requirements:

• Master's Degree in Education
• Valid NC Teaching Certificate
• At least 5 years experience in a PreK-6 environment providing academic counseling services

American Leadership Academy-Coastal offers a competitive salary that is individually determined based on education and experience. We offer health benefits, paid time off, and 401k investment options including employer contributions.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What is your desired salary?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Wilmington, NC 28411: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person