Assistant Director of Auxiliary Programs

Phillips Brooks School•Menlo Park, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Auxiliary Programs is responsible for supporting and managing projects that the Director of Auxiliary Programs assigns to them, implementing a responsive classroom-based after-school program, supervising auxiliary students during aftercare hours, supporting the auxiliary after-school enrichment program, and supporting the summer camp program. The Assistant Director of Auxiliary Programs position is a non-exempt, part-time hourly, 12-month in-person position reporting to the Director of Auxiliary Programs. The start date is June 1, 2026.

Requirements

Must love working with elementary-aged children.
Possess a responsive teaching style.
Possess organizational skills.
Possess digital competency.
Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
Takes the initiative in leading projects that support the program and the Director of Auxiliary Programs.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching in an educational environment.
Demonstrated understanding of, or willingness to be trained in, a Responsive Classroom that would allow a strong candidate to smoothly implement the hallmarks of the PBS program.

Responsibilities

Provides direct supervision of students in the aftercare program, developing and implementing a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment after school.
Develops and implements a program that is aligned with Responsive Classroom, including clear rules, community meetings, and adjusted activities based on student needs and interests.
Supports and manages various projects assigned by the Director of Auxiliary Programs, which may include data collection and management, family communication, and program development of aftercare.
Supports the Director in the marketing and communication strategy of the programs.
Implements a responsive and supportive environment that engages students after school.
Maintains clear, consistent routines and expectations to promote student autonomy and engagement within the aftercare program.
Ensures the safety of each student by keeping an active attendance log, supervising and engaging in indoor and outdoor activities, and facilitating an afternoon snack.
Directs aftercare staff on a day-to-day basis to ensure safe and adequate coverage during AfterCare and coordinates the pick-up and transfer of enrichment students as needed.
Provides differentiated learning and engagement experiences for students.
Communicates with families as needed.
Ensures a safe environment for students after school includes clearly delineated boundaries for outdoor play, clear expectations for how to behave and act indoors and outdoors, and the use of Responsive Classroom practices to provide predictability for students.
Communicates expectations to other AfterCare staff members.
Manages the attendance logs digitally of present students for both MorningCare and AfterCare.
Creates a monthly AfterCare calendar with daily activities to engage students after school.
Supports in the ordering and maintenance of snacks, supplies, activities, and games within the AfterCare programming.
Engages with parents during pickup, ensuring they sign out, and providing any necessary behavior updates.
Checks in with the Director of Auxiliary Programs to debrief and reflect on the day, including programs, activities, and student behaviors.
Creates rosters and cards for Enrichments and AfterCare and ensuring they get passed out daily to their designated locations.