Executive Director, Janney Plus Programs; Janney

Janney Plus Programs (Janney+)
Executive Director
Compensation: $115,000–$125,000
Location: Washington, DC
Full-Time | On-site at Janney Elementary School (NW DC)

Janney Plus Programs (Janney+) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides programming for students at Janney Elementary School in Northwest Washington, DC. Janney+ offers before and after-school care, enrichment classes, language programming, and full-day camps during school breaks and summer. Janney+ supports the broader school community by providing recess support and providing operational support for select school day staff. Janney+ exists to add to the lives of Janney students and families by offering programming that is curious, playful, supportive, and community-centered.

For more information, please visit: janneyschool.org/janneyplus/

Janney+ seeks an exceptional, mission-driven leader to serve as Executive Director (ED). The ED is responsible for the overall strategic direction, maintaining trusted partnerships, operational excellence, financial health, and program quality of Janney+. This role is both strategic and hands-on, ensuring strong day-to-day systems while guiding long-term sustainability.

The next Executive Director will be a relationship centered leader who combines strong interpersonal skills with sound operational management. This person will steward Janney+’s warm, community-oriented culture while ensuring effective systems, clear communication, and strong organizational alignment. The ideal candidate will be child-centered with a genuine appreciation for the role Janney+ plays in the school community. They will support an experienced, long-tenured team, honor the organization's strong foundation, and provide structure and accountability while also guiding thoughtful growth and evolution.

The ED leads a team of 12 full-time program directors and administrative staff, oversees a large part-time workforce of 60, and partners closely with Janney Elementary School leadership and the parent-led Janney+ Board to ensure alignment, safe operations, and strong community trust. The ED provides year-round leadership across Janney+ programming, including school year services and full-day camps during school breaks and summer programming.

Janney+ operates an annual budget of approximately $3 million, and the Executive Director leads budgeting, forecasting, and financial oversight across multiple programs and revenue streams.

Organizational Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the vision, strategy, and annual priorities of Janney+ in partnership with the Board and school leadership.
• Ensure programming consistently aligns with the Janney+ mission and reflects community needs.
• Drive continuous improvement across enrollment systems, program design, staffing models, customer service, and internal operations.
• Serve as the primary organizational spokesperson and relationship lead with families, school partners, and key stakeholders.
• Translate strategic goals into clear workplans, roles/responsibilities, and measurable outcomes.

Program Oversight & Quality

• Provide leadership and accountability for all Janney+ programs, including:
  • Before Care
  • After Care
  • Enrichment programming
  • Language programming
  • Camp Days
  • Summer programming
• Partner with Program Directors to maintain program parameters, staffing plans, and program structures that meet the needs of students and families.
• Ensure strong program planning and execution across the full calendar year, including summer staffing, scheduling, and family communications.
• Maintain high-quality program delivery through clear supervision systems, staff expectations, and a consistent student experience.
• Oversee a network of external enrichment providers, including vendor contracts, scheduling coordination, and alignment with program quality, safety, and operational standards.
• Establish systems for evaluating program success and continued opportunities for improvement, incorporating feedback from families and staff in response to evolving community needs.

External Engagement & Partnerships

• Serve as the primary face and voice for Janney+ community and Janney community at-large to ensure…