Elementary Academic Administrator

Stride, Inc. • US - FL - Remote, FL

1d • Remote

About The Position

The Elementary Academic Administrator/Principal directs and coordinates the educational, administrative, and counseling activities of students, personally or through subordinate supervisors, at Florida Cyber Charter Academy (FLCCA), a K12/Stride partner school. FLCCA provides an individualized, engaging educational experience through school and community/family partnerships, a rigorous curriculum, and a data-driven, student-centered instructional model. The administrator helps ensure student success, educational quality, and institutional growth in a predominantly virtual learning environment.

The role ensures educational programs meet state and local school board standards, manages teaching and administrative staff, supports the school’s mission and vision, addresses educational and behavioral concerns with students, families, and teachers, and oversees implementation of the Academic Improvement Plan. The position requires a Florida 5 Year Professional Educational Leadership Certificate, Florida residency, and a state School Administrator license. Travel is required 20% of the time.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in business, education, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five years of educational experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year of supervisory experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Florida 5 Year Professional Educational Leadership Certificate.
• State license as a School Administrator.
• Florida residency.
• Ability to clear the required background check.
• Demonstrable leadership, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio, and web proficiency.
• Ability to travel 20% of the time.
• Experience as an online/virtual educator.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with the proposed age group.
• Experience supporting adults and children in the use of technology.
• Experience teaching in an online/virtual and/or brick-and-mortar environment.
• Experience with online learning platforms.

Responsibilities

• Ensure educational programs conform to state and local school board standards through evaluation, development, and coordination.
• Research and implement non-K12 curriculum resources that meet state standards as needed.
• Manage teaching and administrative staff, including Master and Lead Teachers and programs.
• Articulate the school’s mission and vision so stakeholders share an understanding and can work cooperatively toward desired results.
• Use communication technologies and practices that support a predominantly virtual/remote work environment.
• Confer with teachers, students, and parents about educational and behavioral problems in school.
• Coordinate with teachers and K12 Enrollment regarding expulsions and withdrawals.
• Ensure the school meets student needs while complying with local, state, and federal laws, including special education laws.
• Develop and oversee implementation of the school’s Academic Improvement Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager