GPA Employment Opportunities

JOB SUMMARY:
To provide leadership for the development and supervision of the athletic program in accordance with the Genesis Prep Academy (GPA) mission statement and the policies and rules of GPA, and the Idaho High School Athletic Association (IHSAA). The Athletic Director must see that the athletic program maintains its proper perspective in the total school program while attaining the objectives that best meet the needs of the students and the GPA community. In addition, the Athletic Director will be expected to provide leadership, collaboration, and coordination of the entire athletic program.  
 

QUALIFICATIONS:
● Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree and appropriate state Department of Education initial licensure  
● Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien 
status.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following: 
● Coordinates the 7-12 athletic program in collaboration with principals and coaches to ascertain programmatic needs on an annual basis, as well as prior to each season to ensure consistency of the program.  
● Initiates the recruitment and selection of coaches and makes employment recommendations to the Principal.  
● Supervises and evaluates all athletic coaches.  
● Insures the scheduling of all high school athletic contests, issues contracts for the contest, and maintains the proper and necessary records.  
● Ensures officials are scheduled and compensated for all contests.   
● Supervises the eligibility of all athletes (both before the season and during)   
● Insures the supervision of all home athletic contests and acts as the host to officials and visiting schools. Oversees the supervision of contest volunteers who work the athletic contest. Arranges for personnel to supervise contests as needed.  
● Supervises athletic funds, prepares and administers a detailed operating budget for the athletic program and submits it to the Principal. Insures the efficient ordering of all necessary equipment and maintains a current inventory of all athletic equipment.  
● Advises and ensures all coaches conform with Board, State Association, and Conference policies and regulations and with state and federal laws. Attends or assigns a GPA representative to attend required league and State Association meetings. Ensures all coaches have successfully completed required certification programs.  
● Other duties as assigned by the Principal.  
 

SPECIFIC DUTIES include but are not limited to the following: 
SUPERVISION OF COACHES:
● Find, recruit, and recommend coaches to the Principal for hire, according to hiring policy.   
● Train coaches to effectively disciple their student-athletes to abide in Christ   
● Inform coaches of current certification requirements and ensure that they meet those requirements. 
● Ensure contracts are issued to coaches and received back from them.   
● Require all coaches the goals and general plan for the development of skills and character in the athletes in their sport.   
● Meet with each coach on coaching philosophy, team rules,   
● Request substitutes for periods of class missed by teachers for coaching or driving.   
● Meet with each coach at the end of the season to review the season.   
● Make recommendations to the Principal on the assignment of coaching positions and position openings for the next school year as soon as possible.  
SUPERVISION OF ATHLETIC PROGRAMS:
● Provide each program with fair attention, supplies, equipment and facility opportunities.   
● Provide officials and support personnel for each Home contest.   
● Attend every home contest (or make arrangements for an administrator to cover).   
● Attend enough Away contests to demonstrate equitable support and interest.   
● Make, maintain, and publish practice and competition schedules for each team.   
● Provide for out-of-season athletic training as allowed and as possible.   
● Seek to improve the discipleship, sportsmanship, and competition level of each team.   
● Provide for the scheduling, advertising and hosting of the Athletics Spring Banquet.   
● Coordinate the athletic presentations for the Athletics Spring Banquet. 
● Provide for the scheduling and hosting of all Pep Assemblies.   
SUPERVISION OF ATHLETES:
● Observe student-athletes in practice and in competition for coaching respect, sportsmanship, and "walking in a manner worthy" of Christ.   
● Gather eligibility data according to the Eligibility Policy.   
● Work with student-athletes, parents, coaches and counselors to secure athletic exposure and college scholarships for talented student-athletes.   
SUPERVISION/ACQUISITION OF ATHLETIC FACILITIES & FUNDS:
● Be responsible for coordinating with RLM Courts, and any gym scheduling outside of school hours; 
● Be responsible for all athletic supply and equipment orders.   
● Procure additional facilities as needed to meet the needs of the athletic program.   
● Provide for and oversee the appropriate funding of the entire athletic program through budget negotiations with the Principal, fundraisers, and chairing the Athletic Booster Club, should it exist.   
● Oversee the administration of the athletic budget.  
SUPERVISION OF TRANSPORTATION & LODGING:
● Arrange to meet the transportation needs of the Athletic Department.   
● Arrange for the lodging of all traveling GPA teams.  
SUPERVISION OF ATHLETIC PUBLIC RELATIONS:
● Train coaches in and monitor coach-parent relationships, embracing parents as an essential part of a successful team.   
● Ensure that local media are aware of high school athletic schedules before the season begins and of any special athletic events.   
● Ensure that the results of all high school athletic home events are reported to the appropriate media.  
● Establish and maintain relationships with the media for athletes and school reports to the 
community.   
● Collect and maintain all athletic records, including team records, individual records, letters and awards, etc.   
● Handle all correspondence pertaining to athletics.   
● Accommodate neighbors as necessary (e.g. large home events, overflow parking, etc.).  
SUPERVISION OF POLICY COMPLIANCE:
● Have on file and be familiar with all Genesis Prep, League, and IHSAA athletic policies and 
procedures.   
● Following due process, work to revise changes as needed in those policies and procedures. Ensure compliance to al those policies and procedures.   
● Be responsible for all League and IHSAA activities, forms, and communication.   
● Attend all meetings and be the official Genesis Prep Academy representative in the absence of the GPA Principal.  
SUPERVISION OF ATHLETIC COMMUNICATION:
● Establish and seek to improve communication and rapport with Real Life Ministries.    
● Distribute a list of ineligible students by the Monday after the grade checks to coaches and Principal.   
● League or IHSAA incoming communications as appropriate.   
● Distribute competition and practice schedules as appropriate.   
● Notify all parties of competition schedule changes.   
● Attend and report at weekly Administration Meetings and Faculty Meetings.   
● Report any major injuries, violations or incidents to the Principal.   
● Report non-compliance of any governing policies to the Principal. 

 Distribute current copies of team rules and lettering policies to the Principal.

JOB SUMMARY: 

To deliver instruction that encourages student learning and achievement. To provide a God-centered, discipleship-driven, creative education that prepares students for a life of personal fulfillment and service to others within the greater community.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Alternatives to the above qualifications, as the Principal & the Board of Directors may find appropriate and acceptable
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Prepares for and teaches classes using lesson plans and schedules as prepared by the
  regular teacher
• Consults with the principal before initiating any teaching or other procedures not
  specified in the regular teacher's lesson plans or Guest Teacher's Guide
• Be present at and meet with all assigned classes at the location and time specified
• Creates and maintains a classroom environment that is conducive to effective learning
• Supervises students outside the regular classroom as assigned
• Upholds and enforces rules and regulations set by administrative policy
• Promptly completes all assigned or required reports
• Follows appropriate procedures in caring for school equipment
• Maintains a classroom that is comfortable, neat, and inviting
• Portrays in dress and conduct, a positive image that complements both the guest teacher
  and teaching profession
• Follows all policies, rules, and procedures to which regular teachers are subject and
  which good teaching practice dictates
• Performs such other duties as may be assigned by the administrative personnel

Substitute Pay is approximately $120/day $60/half day
 

 JOB SUMMARY:
The assistant director is a multi-faceted position that serves as a central point-of-contact and requires exceptional and professional customer service to the families, students, and staff of Genesis Prep in adherence to Genesis Prep policies and procedures. In addition, the assistant director provides administrative support through a variety of office and school-related responsibilities, to include the day-to-day operations of the preschool program. The assistant director would provide the first layer of oversight of staff and would assist the Administration with establishing and improving the curriculum and ensuring program end product targets are the core responsibilities of this position.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
2 years experience in oversight of people plus a bachelor’s degree in a related field. 
Ability to read and interpret documents to include school policy/procedures, licensing requirements and other forms of correspondence.
Computer and equipment skills with basic knowledge and use of computers, printers, copiers, creation of documents and spreadsheets using Microsoft Office and Windows applications, to include internet research abilities.
Has experience, credentials and /or qualifications deemed acceptable by the Administration of Genesis Preparatory Academy and State Licensing Requirements. 
Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.
Completion of training requirements for licensing standards as identified by Idaho Stars.
12 hours in first 90 days of employment (determined by Idaho Stars)
An additional 8 hours are to be completed in the first year of employment (courses may be determined by Administration).
20 hours annually thereafter (employee preference unless specified by Administration).
Maintains current CPR/First Aid certifications
GPA required training: Alice (safety), blood-borne pathogens, & mandated reporting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:
Performs a variety of confidential tasks and duties that involve some independent discretion and judgment.
Maintains strict confidentiality with respect to the financial and personal records of employees and families in the school.
In connection with the Administration, works together to understand and maintain compliance with policies, procedures, and practices as they relate to the specific requirements of the preschool program.
Maintains a positive and helpful working relationship with the administration, school staff, families, children, collaborative partners and community.
Helps cultivate a safe learning environment which includes good order, discipline, and respect for all members of the school community.
Supports other GPA team members in all facets of school life as needed.
Supports the Administration in overseeing various forms of communication, weekly events' information, including email, phone calls and written notes, etc.
Trains preschool staff on office equipment and software if needed.
Maintains a well-organized “office” environment and the day-to-day operations.
Supports the administration in establishing work schedules for teachers, including required breaks, lunches and planning times.
Provides the first layer of supervision of all preschool staff, including teachers and assistants.
Searching for, interviews with and hiring of new staff, with the consultation and final approval of the Administration.
SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 
Preschool budget oversight under the supervision of the Administration.
Responds timely and effectively to the intake of initial inquiries from families, staff, and the public, to include various other forms of communication.
Assists in the management of admissions and lottery/wait list alongside the Admissions team and/or Administration.
Assists in the scheduling of tours to include conducting tours as needed alongside the Admissions team and/or Administration.
Supports the Administration in the management of requisitioning supplies, maintenance, preparation of purchasing requests and processing of invoices as assigned. 
Supports the Administration in the recordkeeping of staff and child files to include attendance and immunization records, professional development training, and licensing requirements.
Oversees the release of preschool information records as requested.
Supports the preschool staff by providing basic medical care and attention to children in need.
Assists in the maintenance of emergency backpacks, To Go Buckets, and student allergy lists.
Assists with monthly evacuation/fire drills and other emergency procedures as well as the maintenance of emergency logs.
Provides support to classroom teachers by covering breaks, assisting with transitions/routines, subbing if short-staffed and additional office tasks as needed.
Assists with incoming and outgoing school mail and deliveries.
Assists in the orientation of volunteers and directing various duties as assigned.
Attend meetings as determined by the Administration. 
Serve as the first layer of  spiritual leadership within the Preschool department by praying with and encouraging staff, families and students.
Lead scheduled staff training, weekly/monthly meetings and devotionals to encourage and provide opportunities for team building and staff collaboration.
May include active participation in the Steps to Quality program in partnership with the Administration and Preschool Staff. 
Facilitate coordination of set-up/take down of the shared use space in accordance with the Real Life Ministries shared use agreement.
 

Genesis Prep Academy is currently seeking a Full-Time Classroom Teacher in preschool. This position provides primary care to children and is responsible for the planning and implementation of curriculum, providing a God-centered, safe, and nurturing preschool environment.

 JOB SUMMARY: 
The Preschool Teacher is a multi-faceted position that requires exceptional and professional customer service to the families, students, and staff of Genesis Prep in adherence to Genesis Prep policies and procedures.  The Preschool Teacher will be responsible for providing and planning for a safe, nurturing, God-centered, developmentally appropriate environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum HS Diploma      
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Has experience, credentials and/or qualifications deemed acceptable by the Administration of Genesis Preparatory Academy.
• Preferred previous early childhood experience and/or related education.
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.
• Completion of training requirements for licensing standards as identified by Idaho Stars.
  • 12 hours in first 90 days of employment (determined by Idaho Stars)
  • An additional 8 hours are to be completed in the first year of employment (courses determined by the Director).
  • 20 hours annually thereafter (employee preference unless specified by the Director) .
  • Maintains current CPR/First Aid certifications.
  • GPA required training: Alice (safety), blood-borne pathogens, & mandated reporting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES can include but are not limited to the following:

• Fulfills the opening and/or closing of the classroom, to include general set-up and clean up duties as specified in the shared use agreement.
• Serves as lead teacher and oversees the duties and responsibilities of assistants and volunteers in the classroom.
• Follows a consistent daily schedule that allows for small and large group experiences.
• Help cultivate a safe learning environment, which includes good order, discipline  and respect for all members of the school community.
• Maintains a positive and helpful working relationship with the Preschool Director, school staff, families, children, collaborative partners and community.
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism in the classroom environment. This includes staff to staff, staff to child, and staff to parent.
• Support other GPA team members in all facets of school life as needed.
• Implements rich learning experiences that promote the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of children.
• Encourages a child’s natural curiosity through exploration, problem-solving, making appropriate choices by active listening and open-ended questions.
• Maintains positive parent/teacher/child relationships through daily interactions and parent-teacher conferences.
• Provides opportunities to promote parent involvement and partnership.
• Active participation in the Steps to Quality program in partnership with the Preschool Director and Preschool Staff.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES can include but are not limited to the following:

• Write and implement lesson plans and daily schedules. These plans must be a well-balanced, varied all-day program for the children.
• Completes and submits daily reports as needed (e.g. injury reports, behavior incidents), to include lesson plans, daily observation records, and curriculum/developmental assessments.
• Utilize the Bloomz app weekly, or as determined by the Preschool Director, as a form of parent communication/engagement.
• Accept responsibility for maintenance and housekeeping duties of the classroom, and common use areas and playground as determined by our shared use agreement and state licensing requirements.
• Lead students to a realization of their self-worth in Christ.
• Models prayer, thanks and praise through daily interaction with children.
• Displays genuine affection, care and commitment to the well-being of all children.
• Allows children to be as independent as possible on matters of dressing, toileting, eating, and cleaning up.
• Communicates with teaching staff and aides regarding child behaviors or learning problems; recommending methods of modifying inappropriate behavior and encouraging positive learning experiences.
• Participate in scheduled staff training, workshops, conferences, meetings and devotionals to encourage and provide opportunities for team building and staff collaboration.