Director of Afterschool Programs

Position Purpose

The Director of Afterschool Programs provides strategic leadership and day-to-day management of SPARK, After School Activity Programs (ASAPs), and designated summer programs. The position reports to the Assistant Head of Lower School and the Director of Operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Leadership

• Maintain an on-campus presence from 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. (school year); 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (summer)
• Oversee the daily operation of SPARK, ASAPs, and assigned summer programs
• Oversee programming, registration, and staffing for non-school days or half-days when Full Day SPARK is in session
• Ensure student safety, supervision, and well-being
• Develop program schedules, curriculum, policies, and procedures
• Manage student behavior and partner with families and school leadership as needed
• Ensure program spaces are organized, well-equipped, and conducive to learning and play

• Staff Leadership & Supervision

• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate program staff
• Foster a collaborative, positive team culture through coaching and professional support
• Manage staffing records and payroll documentation in partnership with school offices

• Family Engagement & Program Administration

• Serve as the primary contact for families
• Communicate program information, policies, registration, and student updates
• Support families with registration and online enrollment systems
• Promote programs through school communications and marketing efforts

• Operations & Financial Management

• Oversee enrollment, attendance, dismissal, and student records
• Manage registration systems and maintain accurate program data
• Develop and monitor program budgets, financial reports, billing, and supplies
• Cookware facilities, logistics, and compliance with school health and safety policies

• Summer & Auxiliary Programs

• Partner with Auxiliary Programs staff to support summer programming and school-wide events
• Assist with staffing, planning, and continuous improvement of summer programs

Qualifications

• Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Recreation Management, Child Development, or a related field; equivalent experience considered
• Experience leading youth, afterschool, camp, or educational programs
• Demonstrated success supervising staff and managing program operations and budgets

• Leadership & Interpersonal Skills

• Excellent organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work productively with school leadership, lead teams, manage multiple priorities, and solve problems proactively
• Commitment to student safety, exceptional customer service, and family engagement
• Professional judgment, discretion, and a collaborative approach to working with faculty, staff, students, and families

• Technology Proficiency

• With Microsoft Office
• Experience with registration, database, scheduling, and student information systems, or the ability to learn new technologies quickly