Academy Ministry Leader - First Baptist Church Plano

Lionheart Children’s Academy • Plano, TX

89d • $20 - $25

About The Position

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 Children’s 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 Development Officer. This position is part-time (16-20 hours a week) and is hourly; scheduled hours will vary in concert with other academy leaders.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in Early Childhood/Children’s ministry, ECE/Childcare, or Pre-K/Elementary Education.
• Meets Biblical qualifications for spiritual leadership.
• Deep passion for children and those who serve them.
• Skilled in child engagement, training, communication, spiritual programming, church polity/operations, leadership, and event planning.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Outlook); Canva experience and tech adaptability preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in children’s or family ministry and/or education.
• Well-versed in partnering with local church leadership and ministries to foster healthy collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the spiritual curriculum for the academy is being printed and fully utilized, including spiritual milestones recorded monthly.
• Lead chapel times weekly, including Meow Time (with infants and toddlers) and Roar Time (with 2’s-PK).
• Act as the spiritual mentor and encourager for children.
• Lead outreach strategy to reach parents and connect them to the church.
• Support the Academy Director in the events calendar where the Lionheart families come together.
• Coordinate and ensure distribution of all parent take-home materials for the partner church’s events and activities.
• Be available and visible during pick-up or drop-off times to cultivate relationships with 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.
• Ensure all events, activities, and communication reflect a clear spiritual purpose.
• Track and report spiritual outcomes monthly through the People Impact Report and Stories of Impact.
• Help foster a culture that lives out and celebrates Lionheart’s core values.
• Serve on the academy leadership team, integrating spiritual leadership into relationships with children, families, and staff.
• Partner with the leadership team to coordinate simple quarterly Acts of Service for families.
• Strengthen the partnership with the partner church, including the Lead Pastor and designated staff.
• Maintain regular communication with the church through monthly reports and updates.
• 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.

Benefits

• 403(b) / Roth retirement savings plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees