Director of Auxiliary Programs

Thecentermemphis; Memphis (TN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodland Presbyterian School in Memphis seeks a full-time, 12-month Director of Auxiliary Programs to lead after-school care and summer programming, reporting to the Administrative Team. The role focuses on ensuring programs are well-organized, financially sound, and responsive to students and families while aligning with Woodland’s mission.

The ideal candidate will begin training in October 2026 and assume full-time responsibilities in November 2026, bringing strong leadership, staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of professional experience.
• Demonstrates integrity, discretion, sound judgment, and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent analytical, communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating after-school and summer staff.
• Proficiency with technology and school administrative systems.
• Experience in independent or mission-driven schools preferred.
• Ability to build positive relationships with teachers, families, and community partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement high-quality after-school and summer programs.
• Manage day-to-day operations, including scheduling, staffing, communication, and logistics.
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate after-school care and summer program staff.
• Evaluate program effectiveness, enrollment, staffing, and financial performance and make recommendations for improvement.
• Coordinate with faculty to ensure programs complement Woodland’s academic and co-curricular offerings.
• Maintain budgets, financial controls, and procedures to ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Communicate effectively with parents about programs, schedules, policies, and matters.
• Ensure that programs provide a safe, welcoming, engaging environment for students.
• Build and maintain relationships with community partners supporting the programs.
• Collaborate with the Head of School on strategic direction of auxiliary programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of School.

Skills

Integrity

Discretion

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Staff management

Technology proficiency

Independent school experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

School databases

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.

Desired Qualifications

• 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.

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.