Summertime Discovery Head
About The Position
The Summertime Discovery Head advances Principia by leading the planning, organization, and implementation of the Summertime Discovery program, including related childcare offerings throughout the year. Reporting to Director of Auxiliary Programs, this role plays a critical part in designing engaging programming, managing logistics and staffing, and ensuring accurate administrative and financial processes. Success in this role draws on strategic thinking, maintaining a positive and welcoming environment, and organization. Significant advance planning and training are essential to ensure smooth program execution during active camp weeks.
Requirements
- Student of Christian Science preferred
- Supportive of Principia’s guiding statements
- Experience working with children in a school, camp, or childcare setting
- Strong organizational and administrative skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and plan ahead effectively
- Demonstrate support of Principia’s mission and philosophy by promoting a positive image of the school at all times
Responsibilities
- Develops and organizes, along with leads, weekly summer themes, including activities, field trips, crafts, games, snacks, and special guests
- Prepares materials and program supplies in advance, ensuring items are organized and labeled by theme for efficient use during camp
- Plans and coordinates programming for winter break, spring break, and employee care days
- Collaborates on timelines for summer program communication and website updates
- Learns and uses camp registration and attendance software
- Tracks enrollment and monitors trends to determine appropriate staffing levels
- Plans and schedules staff to support daily operations, special events, and non-school-day programming
- Coordinates communication for employee care days, including notices, registration, and payment processes
- Oversees daily program execution, ensuring a safe, organized, and engaging experience for children
- Maintains a structured and welcoming environment aligned with Principia’s values
- Responds to parent inquiries, including requests for attendance information
- Tracks daily attendance and maintains accurate written and digital records
- Compiles weekly attendance totals and prepares monthly summaries for Student Billing
- Maintains organized records to support parent requests and internal reporting
- Uploads receipts to the online credit card system and reconciles expenses monthly
- Assigns appropriate budget codes to expenses and supports overall budget tracking
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
