Director of Auxiliary Programs
Director of Auxiliary Programs
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Job Description
At The Mount Vernon School students are empowered to discover explore learn design create and effect change. With a commitment to Identity Diversity Equity and Action (IDEA) we welcome the opportunity to engage in honest vulnerable and courageous conversations that challenge our biases and assumptions. Our goal is to design a better world so we choose to equip students with the knowledge skills attributes and relationships they need to be impactready.
The Team
With a belief that students learn through play The Extended Play Team provides incredible opportunities for Mount Vernon students outside the typical 8:00 am 3:00 pm school day. From dozens of Playmaker Offerings to Extended Day/Play from 3:00 6:00 pm to incredible summer camps and day camps for faculty kids this team designs and executes engaging experiences with a focus on safety and customer service that mirrors the mission and vision of the organization.
The Role
The highperforming position of Director of Auxiliary Programs plays a strategic leadership role in advancing the mission of the School. Ideal candidates will have a passion for creating exciting and innovative programming while demonstrating the skills to run programs schedule and train staff hire team members and work directly with vendors. Extended Play teachers also support the school day experience for students and teachers as well as lead the afterschool experience. This role reports to the Head of Lower Campus and coordinates with Extended Play and PlayMaker Programs staff on both campuses. Daily oncampus hours for this role are 10:00 am 6:00 pm.
Daily oncampus hours for this role are 10:00 am 6:00 pm.
Responsibilities
- Design and execute existing auxiliary programs including PlayMaker Extended Play summer programs and Faculty Kids Camp in coordination with various departments/teams
- Supervise and provide training/professional development for Extended Play faculty and staff
- Be familiar with and cascade NAEYC Accreditation Standards Bright from the Start licensing standards and the Schools strategic plan to team members
- Create and maintain all records as required by the School
Core Competencies
- Demonstrates quality accuracy and professionalism
- Ability to cultivate relationships of trust through respectful and affirming environments
- Culturally proficient & equity literate
- A track record of giving highquality responsive feedback
- Proficiency in Google Suite & Mac/Apple OS
- Relevant Bachelors degree or equivalent administrative experience preferably in education
- Ability to build coach and manage a team
- Strong knowledge of Preschool Lower School & Middle School child development/standards of care
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Proven ability to multitask
- Ability to proactively troubleshoot problems and ask questions for clarification
- NAEYC & Bright from the Start certification/experience (preferred)
Start Date June/July 2025
This job description is intended to describe the basic elements of the job and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions associated with the job. This job description does not constitute a contract. It may be modified or amended at any time as determined in the Schools discretion.
The faculty and staff of The Mount Vernon School believe the fair and equitable treatment of employees is critical to fulfilling its mission and purpose. It is the policy of The Mount Vernon School to conduct business and provide equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race color age religion gender sexual orientation national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
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Director
Employment Type
Full Time
