Seasonal Programs Lead: Summer Discovery

The Principia; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Principia in St. Louis, MO seeks a Summertime Discovery Head to lead planning, organization, and execution of the Summertime Discovery program. You will manage activities, staffing, and communications, ensuring a welcoming, safe environment in alignment with Principia’s mission.

The role emphasizes advanced planning, training, and responsible financial and administrative processes to support engaging summer experiences for children across multiple programs.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school, camp, or childcare setting.
• Experience supervising, leading, or training staff preferred.
• 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, organizes, and 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.
• 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.
• Trains new staff and shares employee expectations and procedures.
• Plans, schedules, and manages staff to support daily operations in the summer.
• 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.
• Communicates with families regarding registration discrepancies.
• 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

Skills

Childcare experience

Staff supervision

Organization

Budget tracking

Communication

Leadership

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Job description

The Principia in St. Louis, MO seeks a Summertime Discovery Head to lead planning, organization, and execution of the Summertime Discovery program. You will manage activities, staffing, and communications, ensuring a welcoming, safe environment in alignment with Principia’s mission.

The role emphasizes advanced planning, training, and responsible financial and administrative processes to support engaging summer experiences for children across multiple programs.