OST Director: Lead PK-12 Enrichment & Equity

Paycom - ATS; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 86,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Limited free parking spaces (lottery)

SmarTrip Metro benefits

403(b) retirement plan with employer 3

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off and parental leave

Job summary

E.L. Haynes is seeking an OST Director to lead PK-12 Out-of-School Time programming across campuses in Washington, DC. This strategic and operational role sets vision, staffing, and practices to deliver high-quality, equitable experiences before care, after care, and summer programming.

You will drive program development, staff coaching, budgeting, and compliance while partnering with families and community organizations to advance college and career readiness for all students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 7-10 years of PK-12 experience.
• Experience leading in a school or childcare setting.
• Outstanding organizational skills and acute attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Growth mindset with ability to accept direction and feedback.
• Excellent verbal, written, and technical communication skills; ability to collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a long-term vision for OST programming aligned to academic priorities, college and career readiness, and student enrichment.
• Lead design and continuous improvement of Middle School and High School OST programming, including enrichment and STEAM pathways.
• Use participation data and stakeholder feedback to strengthen programming and increase student engagement.
• Lead program quality efforts across campuses through observations, feedback cycles, and improvement planning.
• Ensure vertical alignment of OST programming from Elementary through High School.
• Coach, mentor, and develop OST staff; manage budgeting, expenditures, invoicing, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with all OST regulations, safety standards, and policies.
• Oversee family communication systems and engagement with families and community partners.
• Develop and sustain partnerships to expand STEAM enrichment, internships, and postsecondary opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

E.L. Haynes is seeking an OST Director to lead PK-12 Out-of-School Time programming across campuses in Washington, DC. This strategic and operational role sets vision, staffing, and practices to deliver high-quality, equitable experiences before care, after care, and summer programming.

You will drive program development, staff coaching, budgeting, and compliance while partnering with families and community organizations to advance college and career readiness for all students.