Director of Auxiliary Programs

Kingsley Montessori SchoolBoston, MassachusettsOn-siteFull-timePrincipal, 12–15+ yearsListed 1 hour ago

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POSITION AVAILABLE: DIRECTOR OF AUXILIARY PROGRAMS, IMMEDIATE START DATE

Kingsley Montessori School is a Toddler through Sixth Grade independent school of 315 students in Boston’s historic Back Bay. Our mission is to engage the mind, hands, and heart of each child to nurture resilient explorers, confident learners, and empathetic citizens. We seek candidates who will broaden and support the racial, cultural, and gender diversity of our school community. Kingsley’s high standards of professionalism are maintained through supportive and ongoing supervision and evaluation, development, and growth.

DESCRIPTION

The Director of Auxiliary Programs reports to the Assistant Head of School and creates and oversees the full range of auxiliary offerings: afterschool care, afterschool clubs, private lessons, vacation camps, and Summer in the City, Kingsley’s summer program. The director has responsibility for program, personnel, and financial performance in a key school role that is creative and entrepreneurial. The director is the first point of contact for families and assists in community building, retention, and outreach. As the position works across the school’s two buildings and with numerous external partners, excellent relationship building, organizational, and collaboration skills are essential. This is a year-round position and is eligible for benefits. Hours are typically 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with adjusted summer hours.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Program Management & Oversight

- Develop, oversee, and enhance year-round auxiliary programming, including after-school, vacation, and summer camp programs, that align with Kingsley’s mission.

- Ensure consistency, accuracy, and accountability in financial operations while evaluating program growth, enrollment trends, and revenue generation.

- Coordinate facilities, scheduling, and resources in close collaboration with the CFO and Educational Leadership Team.

- Maintain a consistent, visible, and hands-on presence to ensure high-quality experiences for students, families, and staff.

Program Development & Financial Management

- Design and manage sustainable, mission-aligned, and income-producing auxiliary programs.

- Regularly evaluate programming using financial performance, enrollment metrics, and mission alignment to drive adjustments and improvements.

- Manage budgeting, staffing costs, and financial procedures to maintain profitability and long-term sustainability.

Day-to-Day Operations & Program Oversight

- Maintain an active and flexible presence during program hours to observe and support activities, students, families, and staff.

- Direct daily operations, including scheduling, attendance, transitions, space allocation, and real-time adjustments for unexpected needs or changes.

- Establish clear procedures and expectations tailored to the unique demands of auxiliary programming to ensure efficient, safe, and inclusive operations that align with Kingsley’s expectations for a positive student experience.

Staff Leadership & Supervision

- Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate personnel, guiding and overseeing their participation in the Professional Growth & Evaluation process.

- Provide ongoing feedback and direct support while setting clear expectations for student supervision, safety, mission-aligned instruction, and professionalism.

- Build a collaborative, accountable team culture and sustaining key pipelines such as the Northeastern University Co-Op Program.

Collaboration & Community Engagement

- Participate in Educational Leadership Team meetings to align auxiliary programs with school priorities and foster seamless transitions from the school day.

- Partner with the CFO on space allocation and work with the Marketing Director to produce effective promotional materials.

- Deliver high-touch customer service to parents, gather feedback from families and staff, and resolve concerns promptly.

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree required, master’s preferred. Three to five years of administrative leadership experience in a non-profit setting as well as experience working with children. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and impeccable attention to detail expected. Experience with Google Mail and Docs required. The ideal candidate will have an entrepreneurial background, familiarity with marketing, and an enthusiasm for creating and guiding startup ventures. Kingsley seeks candidates who will add to the racial, cultural, and gender diversity of our school community.

TO APPLY, CANDIDATES SHOULD SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:

- Cover letter describing your interest in the position including your background and experience

- Current resume

- List of three current/past supervisors with relationship, email addresses, and phone numbers

Kingsley is committed to equitable compensation for all employees. Salaries are determined based on an experience-based step scale, ensuring fair pay for those with similar experience. Salaries for this role range from $95,000-$140,000.

Kingsley Montessori School values and celebrates diversity because it makes us a better employer, builds a stronger school community, develops a sense of collaboration, and encourages mutual respect and broader thinking. We are an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.