Assistant Director of Extended

Assistant Director of Extended Day

MICDS has a rich and distinctive history spanning more than 150 years. A leader in independent education, MICDS is a college-prep, coeducational school for grades JK-12. Our mission is to help students discover their unique talents, preparing them for higher education and a life of purpose and service as engaged citizens in our ever-changing world.

MICDS offers employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits plan, including a generous 403(b) retirement plan where the school contributes 8% of salary with an employee’s 3% contribution; medical, dental and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts and long‑term care insurance; life insurance and short‑term and long‑term disability insurances; tuition benefit; paid leave; access to a fitness center; and free lunch.

Full‑Time

• Hours:
  
  12:00‑6:00 pm, with flexibility as needed.
• During the school year and Pegasus summer camp, assume leadership in the absence of the Director of Extended Day, including:
  • Managing a team of staff members
  • Ensuring that Extended Day/Enrichment classes and other after‑school activities run smoothly
  • Managing injuries or illness of children after school
  • Managing disciplinary problems
  • Communicating directly with parents
• Assist or manage the supervision of the Extended Day staff inside or outside of school premises.
• Handle all snack ordering and preparation for students in Grades JK‑4:
  • Develop snack schedule respecting allergies and age appropriateness
  • Order snacks with Food Service staff
  • Prepare and store snacks for the day
• Manage student groups during Extended Day, ensuring engagement, behavior management, and homework support when necessary.
• Assist in supervising MS students, including receiving parent texts and maintaining presence during Holiday Camp days.
• Support the Director of Extended Day in tasks such as gathering lunch money, leading field trips, planning activities, and greeting parents.
• Other duties may include creating daily and special programming, managing attendance, preparing rosters, and maintaining iPad or attendance sheets.
• Additional projects and duties assigned by leadership.

• Ability to work well with diverse patrons ages preschool to middle school.
• Prior experience in education required; experience in after‑school programs preferred.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure with limited supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated organizational and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft and Google applications.
• Associate degree required;
  Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Preferred: extracurricular school programming or related experience.

• Criminal history and background check required.
• Summer availability necessary.
• Standard office conditions and climate.
• Work at desk and computer for extended periods.
• Work intermittently outdoors, extreme heat or cold.
• Requires standing, walking, sitting, talking, hearing.
• Must regularly lift more than 20 lb and handle various physical tasks.
• Vision requirements: close vision and focus adjustment.
• Transportation to meetings, workshops, conferences required.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE.