Seasonal Summer Discovery Program Director

Principia; Missouri; On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Principia School in St. Louis, MO, seeks a Summertime Discovery Head to lead planning, organization, and execution of the Summertime Discovery program.

This on-site, seasonal role works with the Director of Auxiliary Programs to design engaging experiences, coordinate activities, manage staff, and ensure accurate administrative and financial processes throughout active camp weeks. The ideal candidate will bring experience with children in school or camp settings, strong organizational skills,

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.

Job description

Principia School in St. Louis, MO, seeks a Summertime Discovery Head to lead planning, organization, and execution of the Summertime Discovery program.

This on-site, seasonal role works with the Director of Auxiliary Programs to design engaging experiences, coordinate activities, manage staff, and ensure accurate administrative and financial processes throughout active camp weeks. The ideal candidate will bring experience with children in school or camp settings, strong organizational skills,