Director of Auxiliary Programs

Kingsley Montessori School•Boston, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Kingsley Montessori School seeks a Director of Auxiliary Programs to create and oversee its year-round auxiliary offerings, including after-school care, after-school clubs, private lessons, vacation camps, and Summer in the City. The director is responsible for program quality, personnel, and financial performance, and serves as a key point of contact for families, supporting community building, retention, and outreach. The role works across the school’s two buildings and with external partners. It reports to the Assistant Head of School and is a year-round position eligible for benefits. Typical hours are 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with adjusted summer hours. The director develops sustainable, mission-aligned, income-producing programs; manages budgeting, staffing costs, financial procedures, facilities, schedules, and resources; and evaluates enrollment, financial performance, and mission alignment to improve offerings. The role also directs daily operations, maintains a visible and hands-on presence during program hours, and establishes procedures that support efficient, safe, and inclusive experiences for students, families, and staff. The director recruits, hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates personnel, provides ongoing feedback, and builds a collaborative and accountable team. The role works with the Educational Leadership Team, CFO, and Marketing Director to align programs with school priorities, coordinate space, and promote offerings, while providing high-touch service to families and resolving concerns promptly. Kingsley Montessori School is a Toddler through Sixth Grade independent school of 315 students in Boston’s Back Bay. Its mission is to engage the mind, hands, and heart of each child to nurture resilient explorers, confident learners, and empathetic citizens. The school seeks candidates who will broaden and support the racial, cultural, and gender diversity of its community and is an equal opportunity employer. The salary range is $95,000–$140,000, with compensation based on an experience-based step scale.

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.
Submit a cover letter describing interest, background, and experience; a current resume; and contact information for three current or past supervisors, including relationship, email addresses, and phone numbers.

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 after-school, vacation, and summer programming aligned with the school’s mission.
Evaluate program growth, enrollment trends, revenue generation, financial performance, and mission alignment to guide program adjustments and improvements.
Manage budgets, staffing costs, and financial procedures to support profitability and long-term sustainability.
Coordinate facilities, scheduling, and resources in collaboration with the CFO and Educational Leadership Team.
Maintain a consistent, visible, hands-on presence during program hours to support students, families, staff, and activities.
Direct daily operations, including scheduling, attendance, transitions, space allocation, and real-time adjustments.
Establish procedures and expectations that support efficient, safe, inclusive operations and a positive student experience.
Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate personnel, including guiding their participation in the Professional Growth & Evaluation process.
Provide staff with ongoing feedback and direct support, setting clear expectations for supervision, safety, 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 with the Marketing Director on promotional materials.
Provide high-touch customer service to parents, gather feedback from families and staff, and resolve concerns promptly.