Academy Ministry Leader - Stillwater Church

Academy Ministry Leader - Stillwater Church (Education)

The Academy Ministry Leader (AML) is a unique role in the Early Childhood Education industry and will be responsible for the spiritual outcomes of Lionheart Children's Academy. Lionheart Childrens Academy commissions this ministerial position. The AML will develop relationships with the partner church, children, families, and staff while providing strategic ongoing spiritual oversight for the academy. The AML reports directly to the Academy Director and is part of the broader Lionheart Academy Ministry Leadership team.

The AML interacts with, receives training from, and is coached by the Executive Director of Academy Ministry and the Chief Spiritual Officer. This position is part-time (16-25 hours a week) and is hourly; scheduled hours will vary in concert with other academy leaders.

Ensure the spiritual curriculum for the academy is being fully utilized. Lead chapel times weekly for all age groups. Act as the spiritual mentor and encourager for children.

Lead outreach strategy to reach parents and connect them to the church. Be available to meet families on Sunday mornings as they attend the partner church. Support the Academy Director in the events calendar where the Lionheart families come together (i.e. Open House, Fall Event, Christmas program, and PK graduation). Coordinate and ensure distribution of all parent take-home materials for the partner churchs events and activities.

Be in the lobby/front area, available and visible during pick-up or drop-off times to cultivate relationships with the families and provide daily prayer support.

Provide spiritual oversight for the academy and pastoral/chaplain-like support for staff. Lead and manage systems that ensure delivery of spiritual outcomes (e.g., curriculum, Gospel presentations). Ensure all events, activities, and communication reflect a clear spiritual purpose (e.g., Pre-K graduation, family Roar Time). Track and report spiritual outcomes and stories monthly, and summarize for the quarter. Help foster a culture that lives out and celebrates Lion hearts core values.

Serve on the academy leadership team, possessing a working knowledge of childcare minimum standards and integrating spiritual leadership into relationships with children, families, and staff.

Strengthen the partnership with the partner church, including the Lead Pastor, Childrens Pastor, and designated staff. Maintain regular communication with the church through monthly reports, updates, and at least monthly attendance at church staff meetings. Coordinate a prayer team from the partner church. Collaborate with the church media team to promote ministries and events to academy families. Partner with the church to develop a clear discipleship and communication process for all spiritual decisions made by children and families.