Crowley’s Ridge Academy (CRA) is a private Christian school (preschool through 12th grade) in Paragould, AR, with a 70-year history. The school is seeking a full-time CEO/Administrator.

The CEO/Administrator is responsible for leading Crowley’s Ridge Academy spiritually, academically, financially, and organizationally. The CEO/Administrator should reflect a Christ-like servant attitude with excellent communication and leadership skills. The CEO/Administrator is accountable for the operation of the school, focusing on communication with staff and key stakeholders, ensuring the fiscal responsibility of the school, and working closely with the Board of Directors to accomplish strategic goals. The CEO/Administrator works for and reports to the Board of Directors.

Minimum qualifications include a master’s degree and 3 years of management experience leading a successful business or organization. Candidates must be active members of the church of Christ and committed to Christian Education.

The position will be posted until it is filled.

Send resumé, cover letter, and references to:search.committee@crafalcons.org

Secondary Bible Instructor

Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt; 9-month contract

Summary: Crowley’s Ridge Academy is seeking a certified secondary teacher for the academic year 2024-2025, with a preference for candidates holding a BS/BA in Biblical Studies or Ministry. Additional classes may include annual staff and digital health.

Essential Responsibilities and Expectations include (but are not limited to):

Committed to the mission of CRA: “Building leaders and building followers”
Teach and exemplify Biblical principles and conduct
Plan, coordinate, and lead chapel services
Organize community service opportunities
Provide students with the knowledge and skills needed for progression
Maintain classroom order, including effective discipline implementation
Collaborate effectively with fellow teachers, aides, and administrators

Qualifications:

Successful completion of a background check before employment
Possession of a valid Arkansas teaching license
CPR and basic first aid certification are mandatory (training will be provided)
Employees at Crowley’s Ridge Academy must be active members of Churches of Christ and participate in a local congregation.

Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Hours Per Week: 35-40 (M-F)

Summary: Crowley’s Ridge Academy’s PALS Preschool seeks a full-time pre-Kindergarten teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. A certified teacher is preferred for this position, but non-certified applicants are welcomed to apply and will be considered as well.

Essential Responsibilities and Expectations include (but are not limited to):

Provide education and care for up to 12 students 3-4 years of age
Work well with team members to cover all activities and scheduled events
Respond properly to children’s physical emotional, social, academic and spiritual needs
Must have dependable transportation and be reliable to report on time each day ready to work
Some summer hours may be required

Qualifications:

Background check required prior to hiring.
Arkansas teaching license is strongly preferred.
CPR and basic first aid certification is required (will be provided).
Employees of Crowley’s Ridge Academy must be faithful members of churches of Christ and maintain active membership in a local congregation.

Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt; 9-month contract

Summary: Crowley’s Ridge Academy seeks a certified elementary teacher in the 2024-2025 school year.

Essential Responsibilities and Expectations include (but are not limited to):

Equip students with knowledge, skills, and abilities required to advance
Maintain control of classroom, including effective discipline when needed
Teach and model Biblical principles and behavior
Work well within a team of teachers, aides, administrators, etc.

Qualifications:

Background check required prior to hiring.
Valid Arkansas teaching license.
CPR and basic first aid certification is required (will be provided).
Employees of Crowley’s Ridge Academy must be faithful members of churches of Christ and maintain active membership in a local congregation.

Status: Seasonal Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Hours Per Week: 35-40 (generally 8:00 am - 3:30 pm, M-F)

Occasional overtime may be required

Occasional events require night/weekend hours

Seasonal Position: August through May

Summary:

This position provides support to teaching staff and administrators through classroom assistance with students; monitoring of recesses, lunches, and other group activities; and administrative help (copying, printing, bulletin board maintenance, etc.). Also assist students by reading tests and other assignments for students with academic accommodations. This is often a “jack of all trades” position that requires extreme flexibility, dependability, patience, and a happy disposition. This position is part of a team that sets a high bar for hard work in a loving and fun atmosphere.

Essential Responsibilities and Expectations include (but are not limited to):

Provide “service with a smile” to teachers and students alike
Basic competency with office equipment (computer, multifunction copier/printer, telephone)
Dependability and reliability to be at work during working hours
Assertive, firm-but-friendly ability to supervise groups of students, especially K-6 graders
Flexibility and ability to calmly adapt to unexpected changes is necessary
Genuine interest in the wellbeing of students; includes getting to know students by name

Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Hours Per Week: 35-40 (7:30 am - 4:00 pm; M-F)

Some overtime may be required

Reduced hours in summer months

Summary:

This position serves as the school’s primary greeter, gatekeeper, and phone operator, and works with the administrative team. Primary duties include greeting the public (in person and telephone), managing access to the building utilizing visitor security systems, and providing administrative support to the Business and Communications offices. The ideal candidate will understand that frequent interruptions are inherent to this position, and “gatekeeping and greeting” interruptions are the primary focus of this job. Competency with regard to technology (desktop computing and multi-user phone system) is required. Ability to safeguard confidential information, practice diplomacy and customer service skills, and excellent organizational skills are essential.

Essential Responsibilities and Expectations include (but are not limited to):

Providing excellent customer service
Managing student/visitor traffic (door entry, phones, and in-person)
Securing confidential records
Managing internet-based calendars
Answering multi-line phones
Fluency in database operations
Typing, filing, and distributing related documents
Completing work accurately and in a reasonable amount of time
Supporting special projects (school events, etc.) as assigned
Maintaining courteous, professional boundaries with students and stakeholders
Complying with organizational, local, state, and federal regulations
Practicing timeliness, time management, and professionalism

Qualifications:

College degree preferred but not required
3-5 years related experience (clerical, marketing, business, and/or customer service)
Excellent interpersonal skills
Competency in data entry accuracy, spelling/grammar, basic math, and problem solving
Employees of Crowley’s Ridge Academy must be faithful members of churches of Christ and maintain active membership in a local congregation.

Director of Food Services

Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Hours Per Week: 40 (generally 6:45 am - 2:45 pm, M-F)

Some overtime may be required

Occasional events require night/weekend hours

Seasonal Position: Late July through May

Summary:

This position provides oversight and management of cafeteria operations and staff (both part-time and full-time). This includes planning, ordering, cooking, and cleaning for daily breakfast and lunch for preschool through 12th grades (plus staff and guests). Additional stipend is available for oversight of the school's concession stand operations for athletic events. Some special events require additional hours and special menus. Director will be responsible for accurate billing of students, staff and guests who eat in the cafeteria. Director will coordinate with school health officials and administration to ensure student/staff food allergy concerns are mitigated. Director will manage food and supply costs to remain within budget parameters. Director will also oversee upkeep and maintenance of all kitchen equipment and property.

Essential Responsibilities and Expectations include (but are not limited to):

Provide excellent customer service and healthy, tasty meals
Maintain current “ServSafe” certification and meeting or exceeding all other food safety/handling/storage guidelines
Create and publish advance menus for preschool and K-12 daily meals
Order sufficient food and related supplies to ensure smooth operations
Manage employees and oversee safe food handling practices at all times
Record and report daily meal purchases by students, staff, and guests
Knowledge of all employee roles and ability to fill in at any position as needed
Work with administration on all Accounts Billable and Accounts Receivable
Plan and execute menus for school-related special events as needed
Ensure cleanliness and general attractiveness of cafeteria and kitchen
Flexibility and ability to calmly adapt to unexpected changes is necessary

Ideal Qualifications:

College degree preferred but not required
2-3+ years in food service and/or supervision or management
Excellent interpersonal skills
General competency in data entry, spelling/grammar, basic math, and problem solving
Employees of Crowley’s Ridge Academy must be faithful members of churches of Christ and maintain active membership in a local congregation.