Elementary School Administrator Job at Lei'lani Star Learning Academy, Memphis, TN

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  • Lei'lani Star Learning Academy
  • Memphis, TN

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The School Administrator serves as the chief operational and instructional leader of Leilani Star Learning Academy. This role is responsible for shaping a school culture that reflects the academy’s mission—to ensure that all scholars, regardless of ability, are nurtured, loved, and empowered to grow academically, emotionally, and spiritually. The administrator leads with compassion, vision, and a commitment to inclusive education and staff collaboration.

Core Responsibilities:

Leadership & Vision

  • Uphold and advance the school’s mission, vision, and core values in all decision-making and communication.

  • Create and implement long-term goals for academic excellence, inclusion, and holistic child development.

  • Cultivate a school culture grounded in love, faith, and celebration of diversity.

Instructional Oversight

  • Supervise the development and implementation of curriculum and instructional practices.

  • Ensure fidelity to inclusive teaching strategies, sensory supports, and trauma-informed care.

  • Lead instructional team meetings and data reviews to drive continuous improvement.

Staff Supervision & Development

  • Recruit, hire, and retain staff who align with the academy’s mission and values.

  • Conduct formal staff evaluations and provide consistent coaching, feedback, and support.

  • Foster a professional culture of collaboration, high expectations, and reflective practice.

Family & Community Engagement

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with families rooted in trust, love, and transparency.

  • Represent the school in community partnerships, outreach efforts, and public events.

  • Ensure clear communication through newsletters, meetings, and direct contact with stakeholders.

Operations & Compliance

  • Oversee daily school operations including scheduling, staffing, safety, and building maintenance.

  • Ensure compliance with state regulations, licensing, student records, and special education services.

  • Manage the school budget in alignment with strategic priorities and ethical stewardship.

Professional Expectations:

AreaExpectation

Mission Alignment Embodies and promotes the school’s inclusive, love-centered, and faith-based philosophy in every aspect of leadership.

Ethical Leadership Leads with integrity, grace, and professionalism. Models high standards in conduct and decision-making.

Communication Communicates clearly, compassionately, and consistently with all stakeholders.

Collaboration Builds and maintains trust-based relationships with staff, families, and the community.

Growth Orientation Engages in continuous leadership development and remains informed of best practices in inclusive education.

 

Performance Evaluation Criteria:

The School Administrator will be evaluated annually by the Board of Directors in the following domains:

  1. Mission-Driven Leadership & School Culture

  2. Instructional and Program Oversight

  3. Staff Management and Development

  4. Family and Community Engagement

  5. Operational Management and Compliance

  6. Financial Responsibility and Resource Stewardship

Company Description

Our Mission
Lei’lani Star Learning Academy is a transitional program that helps encourage all scholars through collaborative efforts, sensory developmental , and brain stimulations. We provide speech therapy, behavior , and a cognitive development curriculum for each scholar. By teaching through the fruit of the spirit . Being LOVE the main ingredient.
Our Vision
To ensure all scholars differences are not a hinderance to their ability to grown and learn. While building a strong educational foundation. By Bringing all the pieces together.
We are a faith based program that believes that through LOVE we can conquer ALL THINGS.

Company Description

Our Mission\r\nLei’lani Star Learning Academy is a transitional program that helps encourage all scholars through collaborative efforts, sensory developmental , and brain stimulations. We provide speech therapy, behavior , and a cognitive development curriculum for each scholar. By teaching through the fruit of the spirit . Being LOVE the main ingredient. \r\nOur Vision\r\nTo ensure all scholars differences are not a hinderance to their ability to grown and learn. While building a strong educational foundation. By Bringing all the pieces together.\r\nWe are a faith based program that believes that through LOVE we can conquer ALL THINGS.

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