Director of Extended Day & Summer Enrichment

Director of Extended Day & Summer Enrichment Programs

Carolina Day School seeks an experienced, energetic, and student-centered leader to serve as our Director of Extended Day & Summer Enrichment Programs. This role provides strategic and operational leadership for the school’s After School Program (Pre-K through Middle School) and Summer Enrichment Programs, ensuring safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate experiences for CDS students beyond the traditional school day and year.

Reporting to the Lower School Principal, the Director oversees program design, staffing, operations, budgeting, and family communication for both programs, while collaborating closely with division leadership and school administrators to support students and families.

Program Leadership & Development

• Design, implement, and continuously improve high-quality after-school and summer enrichment programming that reflects student interests and developmental needs.
  
  

• Develop engaging curricula, activities, and workshops (e.g., enrichment, arts, STEM, recreation) that foster growth, curiosity, and community.
  
  

• Create and maintain clear program structures, schedules, and calendars for both programs.
  
  

• Evaluate programs using participation data, feedback, and outcomes to inform improvement and future planning.

Operations, Logistics & Administration

• Oversee daily operations of the After School Program and seasonal operations of Summer Enrichment Programs.
  
  

• Manage program budgets, purchasing, billing, payroll coordination, and accurate financial reporting in partnership with the Business Office.
  
  

• Coordinate facilities usage, supplies, snacks, and materials to ensure safe, clean, and welcoming environments.
  
  

• Manage registration, attendance tracking, headcounts, and accurate documentation for all programs.
  
  

• Coordinate care for faculty children during designated professional development days.

Safety, Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure all programs comply with school policies, emergency procedures, and applicable state or local regulations.
  
  

• Implement and oversee safety protocols, emergency preparedness, and incident reporting.
  
  

• Ensure respectful use and care of school facilities, equipment, and property.
  
  

• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all matters involving students, families, and staff.

Staff Leadership & Supervision

• Recruit, hire, onboard, train, and supervise program staff and instructors.
  
  

• Create staff schedules, lead staff meetings, and provide ongoing coaching and support.
  
  

• Foster a positive, collaborative team culture rooted in professionalism, accountability, and care for children.
  
  

• Ensure staff adhere to program expectations, policies, and procedures.

Family & Community Engagement

• Maintain open, proactive communication with families regarding program logistics, schedules, expectations, and student experiences.
  
  

• Build strong relationships with parents through daily interactions and ongoing communication.
  
  

• Address parent questions or concerns with professionalism, clarity, and care.
  
  

• Support marketing and outreach efforts for Summer Enrichment Programs, including community partnerships and enrollment growth.

Student-Centered Practice

• Model positive, respectful interactions with all children.
  
  

• Maintain consistent supervision and attendance accountability.
  
  

• Use positive discipline strategies that emphasize teaching, redirection, and clear expectations.
  
  

• Ensure safe and authorized release of students to caregivers.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working with students in educational, enrichment, or childcare settings.
  
  

• Demonstrated experience in program operations and leadership.
  
  

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  
  

• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, administrators, families, and staff.
  
  

• Commitment to student safety, well-being, and inclusive community values.
  
  

Americans with Disability Specifications:

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

• Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.