Washington Episcopal School (WES) seeks a Director of Extended Day and Classroom Support person for the 2025-2026 school year.  This is a full-time salaried exempt position with benefits, with a work schedule of 10 am - 6pm.

 Extended Day is offered for grades PK3 – Grade 8 after school Monday through Thursday from 3:30 to 6:00 and Friday from 2:30 – 6:00. The mission of the program is to provide a joyful and engaging environment for students as they spend time outside on the playground, enjoy snacks, activities, and games and work on assignments in a safe, enriching extended day experience for students at WES.

 When not directing Extended Day, the successful candidate will be supporting teachers in classrooms and with duties outside of the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the Extended Day program
• Plan and prepare daily activities and opportunities that encourage joy, curiosity, and exploration
• Facilitate study halls, provide academic support, and reinforce time management and study skills
• Manage and maintain Extended Day data management software (CampBrain)
• Provide effective communication with parents, both in person and digitally
• Manage a team of assistants and coordinate their hours
• Assist as a substitute teacher and with recess, lunch and other duties as needed
• Manage a program budget; order supplies and snack food as needed

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range:  $45,000 - $60,000

• Excellent health insurance

• The TIAA-CREF retirement annuity, up to 7.5% employer contribution
• Funding for professional development

• 60% tuition remission for the children of faculty and staff, plus additional need-based aid as applicable
• Complimentary Extended Day for the children of faculty and staff
• 50-100% tuition remission for Summer@WES for the children of faculty and staff
• 9 days of PTO, plus an additional three weeks of summer leave for 12-month employees

Regrettably, we are unable to sponsor visa applications at this time.

Washington Episcopal School (WES) is an independent, co-educational school for students from Pre-Kindergarten 3 through Grade 8.  Washington Episcopal School inspires academic and personal excellence within a joyful learning environment to develop students who are kind, confident, and prepared citizens of the world.

WES is committed to a diverse and inclusive community and seeks applications for this position from candidates who will contribute to an environment in which all are valued and supported.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Successful experience working with children in various ages
• Be a kind and caring adult in the students’ lives
• A high level of energy and initiative along with a positive disposition
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills