Residence or Director: EXPLO Middle School; Summer

On Campus
Room + Board Provided.

EXPLO Middle School at Wellesley College.

Wellesley, MA.

Dates (in person):
June 21, 2027 - July 25, 2027.

We are seeking enthusiastic, creative people who enjoy working as a team and are excited to help ignite our middle school students’ curiosity and create an inclusive, safe, and joyful campus community.

EXPLO Middle School is the leading enrichment program for middle schoolers, inspiring students ages 12 to 14 (currently in grades 6-8) since 1977. Our four-week summer program runs as two 2-week sessions at Wellesley College, just outside Boston, with day and residential options.

In EXPLO 360°, students design their own program from dozens of hands‑on workshops and electives. In our Focus programs, Veterinary Science and Medical Rotations, they dig deep into one field. Instructors spark curiosity and bring classes to life. Advisors build belonging, running the activities, events, and trips that turn a campus into a community. They are supported by experienced academic, student life, and operations leaders who provide coaching, feedback, and guidance throughout the summer.

Residence Directors and Day Directors are members of the Office of Student Life, the summer team charged with creating community on campus and ensuring that students have both a safe and joyful experience while at the program. The Director roles are similar, with Residence Directors tasked with primarily supporting our overnight students and Day Directors with our day students. Residence and Day Directors work with the Dean and Assistant Dean to oversee all aspects of dorm and student life, including student conduct, discipline, health, safety, and sense of community.

Collaboration is at the heart of this role. Directors work side by side with a co-Director and the full Office of Student Life, talking through challenges as a team and supporting one another’s work. We look for Directors who notice what needs to be done, step up without being asked, and approach problems with a focus on what’s possible.

As direct supervisors of a team of Advisors, Directors provide regular coaching and feedback to help each Advisor grow in the role and effectively guide an assigned group of middle school students. They also spend a significant amount of time communicating with caregivers, both via email and on the phone, regarding student experiences at the program. In addition to their primary job responsibilities, Directors will perform a variety of other tasks that contribute to the program’s success, which include chaperoning weekend trips, supervising students throughout campus and the town of Wellesley, and assisting with event setup.

• Directly supervise a team of Advisors, setting clear expectations and holding regular one‑on‑one check‑ins and group meetings.
• Provide ongoing coaching and feedback to help Advisors grow in the role and effectively guide their student groups.
• Work side by side with a co‑Director and the full Office of Student Life, sharing information, talking through challenges, and making decisions as a team.
• Take initiative in identifying and addressing student and staff needs, bringing a proactive, solutions‑oriented approach to challenges.
• Support students as they navigate social and emotional challenges; establish and maintain a healthy, safe, and engaging student life environment.
• Communicate proactively with caregivers to share student experiences, challenges, and progress; partner with caregivers to support their children when the need arises.
• Effectively and justly respond to student behaviors and actions when they are not aligned with community expectations in accordance with the student…