Summer Program Co-Director

Reports to: Head of School

Compensation: $3,000 per month

Position Overview

Peninsula School seeks a dedicated and organized professional to serve as Co-Director of our comprehensive summer program. This is a demanding, high-responsibility position requiring exceptional organizational skills, strong interpersonal abilities, and commitment to providing high-quality educational programming for children and families.

The Summer at Peninsula School program consists of two three-week, non-academic summer sessions for children entering kindergarten through eighth grade. These sessions are attended by both current Peninsula students and children from other schools. Each year, over 200 students are enrolled, and more than 50 teachers and assistants are employed.

Key Responsibilities in Collaboration with the Co-Director

Program Development & Administration

• Create annual budget, estimating income and expense projections
• Manage online registration system with meticulous attention to detail
• Manage marketing efforts including advertising contracts, social media, and promotional materials
• Collaborate with prospective teachers to create age-appropriate classes that leverage teachers’ unique expertise and passions, and school resources
• Design a flexible program that can adapt to enrollment patterns while integrating Peninsula School’s progressive education values with broader community appeal

Staff & Family Services

• Recruit, interview, and select head teachers and teaching assistants
• Manage staff orientation (June)
• Manage staff scheduling, payroll coordination, and all employment documentation
• Conduct regular check-ins with all teaching staff throughout the summer program
• Oversee substitute teacher arrangements and coverage needs
• Process and manage all student registrations through online system
• Handle all family inquiries via phone, email, and in-person interactions
• Coordinate with childcare services for program integration
• Manage student placement decisions and schedule adjustments
• Oversee emergency procedures and safety protocols

Daily Operations During Summer Session

• Track daily attendance and follow up on unexplained absences
• Coordinate special events including art shows, picnics, square dances, and performances
• Manage facility usage, room assignments, and resource allocation
• Handle all administrative tasks including staff timesheets, reimbursements, and reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, with experience in education, program management, or related field
• Strong organizational and administrative skills with attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Proficiency with database management systems and online registration platforms
• Experience supervising and coordinating staff teams
• Ability to work collaboratively in a school environment
• Familiarity with independent schools or Peninsula School (preferred)

Position Details

Timeline: 

• Pre-program planning: December through May (part-time, flexible schedule)
• Summer sessions: Seven weeks of full-time commitment (8+ hours/day, minimal lunch breaks)
• Post-program wrap-up: early August (part-time)

Work Environment & Expectations: 

This position operates within Peninsula School’s collaborative educational community using a shared leadership model with a fellow Co-Director. The role combines staff management, office work, outdoor supervision, and extensive community interaction in a high-energy, fast-paced environment during summer sessions. The successful candidate must demonstrate commitment to child-centered, progressive education principles, ability to work intensively during summer months (June and July), and enthusiasm for creating positive experiences for children and families.

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 the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, the ability to adjust focus, and sound hearing. The ability to speak clearly and coherently is required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. On occasion, the employee is required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee is required to operate a computer and office productivity machinery, communicate across a variety of media, and work in close proximity to others. The role may also require the employee to work in inclement weather during special activities and work at a desk for extended periods of time.

 To Apply

Please fill out an employment application (also found on the Join Our Team page of our website https://www.peninsulaschool.org/about-us/join-our-team) and send it with a cover letter and resumé, to HR@peninsulaschool.org.

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