Director of Auxiliary Programs

Southern Association of Independent Schools, Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodland Presbyterian School in Memphis seeks a full-time, 12-month Director of Auxiliary Programs for its Administrative Team to lead after-school care and summer programming.

The role oversees operations, staffing, budgeting, and program quality, ensuring alignment with Woodland’s mission and a safe, engaging environment for students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of five years of professional experience.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent analytical, communication, problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to hire, train, supervise, and evaluate after-school care and summer program staff.
• Proficiency with technology and administrative systems.
• Experience in an independent school is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement high-quality after-school and summer programs for Woodland students and families.
• Manage day-to-day operations of auxiliary programs (scheduling, staffing, communication, logistics).
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate after-school and summer staff.
• Evaluate program effectiveness, enrollment, staffing, and financial performance and suggest improvements.
• Coordinate with faculty to align auxiliary programs with academic offerings.
• Maintain budgets, financial controls, and compliant procedures.
• Communicate with parents about programs, schedules, policies, and matters.
• Ensure a safe, welcoming, engaging environment for students.
• Build relationships with community partners supporting Woodland's auxiliary programs.
• Collaborate with Head of School on strategic development of auxiliary programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Head of School.

Skills

Integrity

Discretion

Judgment

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Staff recruitment & training

Technology proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

School databases

Administrative systems

Job description

Woodland Presbyterian School, a coeducational, Christian independent school serving approximately 350 students in 2K through 8th grade, seeks a full-time, 12-month Director of Auxiliary Programs to join the Administrative Team.

The Director is a key member of Woodland’s leadership team and provides leadership and oversight for the school’s auxiliary programs, including after-school care and summer programming. This position ensures that these programs are well-organized, financially sound, responsive to the needs of students and families, and aligned with Woodland’s mission.

The ideal candidate will begin training in October 2026 and assume full-time responsibilities in November 2026.

• Demonstrate exceptional integrity, discretion, sound judgment, and attention to detail.
• Hold a bachelor’s degree and have a minimum of five years of professional experience.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Possess excellent analytical, communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to hire, train, supervise, and evaluate after-school care and summer program staff.
• Be proficient with technology and comfortable learning and using school databases and other administrative systems.
• Ideally have experience working in an independent school or other mission-driven organization.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic and the ability to build positive working relationships with teachers, staff, parents, students, and community partners.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Developing and implementing high-quality after-school and summer programs that meet the needs of Woodland students and families.
• Managing the day-to-day operations of auxiliary programs, including scheduling, staffing, communication, and program logistics.
• Recruiting, hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating after-school care and summer program staff.
• Evaluating program effectiveness, enrollment, staffing, and financial performance and making recommendations for improvement.
• Coordinating with faculty and staff to ensure auxiliary programs complement Woodland’s academic and co-curricular offerings.
• Maintaining appropriate budgets, financial controls, and procedures to ensure compliance with school policies and applicable regulations.
• Communicating effectively with parents and families regarding auxiliary programs, schedules, policies, and other program-related matters.
• Ensuring that auxiliary programs provide a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for students.
• Building and maintaining relationships with community partners who support or participate in Woodland’s auxiliary programs.
• Collaborating with the Head of School and other members of the Administrative Team on the development and strategic direction of auxiliary programs.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Head of School.

Qualified applicants should submit an employment application, letter of interest, resume, and a statement describing their philosophy of co-curricular programming in an independent school setting.

Materials should be submitted to Adam Moore, Head of School, at [e-mail] or by mail to:

Woodland Presbyterian School
5217 Park Avenue
Memphis, TN 38119

Woodland believes that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.