Director of Auxiliary Programs

Kingsley Montessori School•Boston, MA

4d•$95,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

Kingsley Montessori School is a Toddler through Sixth Grade independent school of 315 students in Boston’s historic Back Bay. The Director of Auxiliary Programs reports to the Assistant Head of School and creates and oversees the school’s auxiliary offerings, including afterschool care, afterschool clubs, private lessons, vacation camps, and Summer in the City. The role is responsible for program, personnel, and financial performance and serves as a key, creative, and entrepreneurial school position. The director is the first point of contact for families and helps build community, support retention, and conduct outreach. The role works across two school buildings and with external partners, requiring strong relationship-building, organizational, and collaboration skills. This is a year-round position eligible for benefits. Hours are typically 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with adjusted summer hours. The director develops sustainable, mission-aligned programming, oversees budgets and operations, evaluates enrollment and financial performance, leads staff, and collaborates with school leadership and families to deliver high-quality, safe, and inclusive experiences.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Three to five years of administrative leadership experience in a non-profit setting.
Experience working with children.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Impeccable attention to detail.
Experience with Google Mail and Docs.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Entrepreneurial background.
Familiarity with marketing.
Enthusiasm for creating and guiding startup ventures.

Responsibilities

Develop, oversee, and enhance year-round auxiliary programming, including after-school, vacation, and summer camp programs, in alignment with Kingsley’s mission.
Ensure consistency, accuracy, and accountability in financial operations; evaluate program growth, enrollment trends, and revenue generation.
Coordinate facilities, scheduling, and resources in collaboration with the CFO and Educational Leadership Team.
Maintain a visible, hands-on presence to support high-quality experiences for students, families, and staff.
Design and manage sustainable, mission-aligned, income-producing auxiliary programs.
Evaluate programming using financial performance, enrollment metrics, and mission alignment to guide adjustments and improvements.
Manage budgeting, staffing costs, and financial procedures to support profitability and long-term sustainability.
Direct daily operations, including scheduling, attendance, transitions, space allocation, and real-time adjustments.
Establish procedures and expectations for efficient, safe, and inclusive operations consistent with Kingsley’s expectations for a positive student experience.
Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate personnel, and oversee their participation in the Professional Growth & Evaluation process.
Provide ongoing feedback and direct support, setting expectations for student supervision, safety, mission-aligned instruction, and professionalism.
Build a collaborative, accountable team culture and sustain pipelines such as the Northeastern University Co-Op Program.
Participate in Educational Leadership Team meetings to align auxiliary programs with school priorities and support seamless transitions from the school day.
Partner with the CFO on space allocation and the Marketing Director on promotional materials.
Provide high-touch customer service to parents, gather feedback from families and staff, and resolve concerns promptly.