Middle School Extended Day Assistant Coordinator; part time

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Part‑Time Durham, NC, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Durham Academy (DA) is seeking an energetic, creative, and detail‑oriented Assistant Coordinator for the Middle School Extended Day (MS/ED) Program. This part‑time role (Monday–Friday, 2:30–6p.m., beginning August 2024) supports the Extended Day Director and Assistant Director in the daily operations of the MS/ED program, including student supervision, program coordination, and communication with families and staff.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with middle school‑aged children, thrives in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment, and is passionate about supporting students’ social, emotional, and academic growth in a fun, low‑structure setting.

• Guide and observe student play while fostering healthy emotional and social development.
• Manage the daily student routine, including rainy day transitions, indoor space use, and special activities (e.g., movie days, popsicles).
• Lead the daily 2:30–3:10 p.m. staff meeting.
• Assist in planning for All-Day Care and Early Release Days.
• Provide backup supervision during absences, meetings, or as needed.
• Keep all Extended Day spaces (room, lobby, closet, playground) clean, stocked, and organized.
• Maintain student backpack areas and manage lost and found.
• Organize and restock art supplies, games, and outdoor equipment.
• Ensure all equipment is stored properly at the end of the day.

• Coordinate daily supervision assignments and adjust as needed.
• Support a positive, inclusive, and collaborative team culture.
• Coordinate rain day plans and assist in emergency coverage.

• Serve as a point of contact via calls and texts on the ED cell phone.
• Maintain open, timely communication with the ED Director regarding student needs or issues.
• Uphold Durham Academy’s values around diversity, equity, and engagement (DEE) in all student and staff interactions, and in programming, decorations, and environment.
• Ensure safe and welcoming transitions at pickup, including handling late pickups as needed.

• Experience working with middle school students in an educational or extracurricular setting.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Demonstrates cultural competence and a commitment to equity and inclusion.
• Clear communicator who builds rapport with students, families, and colleagues.
• Dependable, flexible, and responsive to the needs of a dynamic program.
• CPR and First Aid certification (preferred).

Founded in 1933, Durham Academy is an all‑gender, independent day school with 1,267 students in Pre‑kindergarten through grade 12 on three campuses. The purpose of a Durham Academy education is to prepare each student to live a moral, happy and productive life. DA’s Strategic Vision commits to preparing students for life, meeting the needs of our learners and innovating more boldly, with a foundation broadening and deepening our work with diversity, equity and engagement.

Durham Academy is accredited by the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) and a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), the Southern Association for College Admission Counseling (SACAC) and the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).

Diversity enlivens, improves and enriches the intellectual and social environment of an academic community and encompasses all aspects of humanity including racial identity, sex, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, ability, age and gender identity. We are committed to an ongoing process to increase the diversity of our community and to implement policies, programs and practices under which all members of our community feel welcomed, empowered, responsible and safe.

Amidst our diversity we stand united in the pursuit of academic excellence and development of individual capabilities. Find out more about DA’s commitment to diversity, equity and engagement here.

Durham Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national or ethnic origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.