About Shady Hill School: 

Since 1915, Shady Hill, a school of approximately 530 students (PreK - Grade 8) and 90+ faculty, has been a leader in progressive education. Shady Hill is a deeply mission-driven school.  We seek to develop independent, joyful and curious learners who respect their own accomplishments and those of others. We strive to be a community whose values are strong and whose teachers are unafraid to engage students in important questions. The school’s program allows children to explore their worlds and test their powers.  As a school with a historical and contemporary commitment to social justice, we believe that an inclusive and equitable community is an educational and moral imperative that empowers us all. Therefore, we seek to hire individuals who demonstrate a mindset and skill set that prioritizes cultural competence, equity, and justice in their practice with students and in their work with colleagues.

About the position:   

Shady Hill School is seeking an Interim Assistant Director of Auxiliary Programs to join our team from August 17, 2026 - December 19, 2026. With the Director, the Interim Assistant Director of Auxiliary Programs will support daily Auxiliary Programs operations including planning and organization of logistics for the Lunch Program, Afterschool, Study Hall, Music Lessons, Enrichments, Fun Camps, Childcare events, and support staff with daily trouble-shooting and student needs. The successful candidate will be organized, proactive, calm under pressure and enjoy cultivating a warm and welcoming environment for students and families. The hours are generally 9:15am - 5:45pm, Monday - Friday, with a half-hour lunch break. This is a temporary full-time, exempt (salaried), in-person position. Based on the duration of the assignment, this position is eligible for benefits including school sponsored insurance.

Primary Responsibilities:

Program Operations & Daily Logistics

• Support daily student logistics using systems such as SchoolPass, and Google Suite, including attendance tracking, dismissal coordination, and schedule changes
• Monitor and support program-wide communication through radios (walkies) to ensure smooth coordination across spaces
• Assist in managing daily schedules, transitions, and coverage needs across Auxiliary Programs
• Support the daily operation of program spaces, ensuring readiness, organization, and responsiveness to changing needs

Staff Support 

• Provide ongoing, real-time support to Auxiliary staff, helping problem-solve challenges and maintain a positive program culture
• Support and help facilitate team meetings and daily check-ins, ensuring clear communication and alignment
• Collaborate with the Director to reinforce expectations, routines, and program-wide systems
• Serve as a consistent, visible presence across program spaces to support staff and students

Student Support 

• Assist staff in addressing student behavior and social-emotional needs, helping guide appropriate responses and strategies
• Provide additional support for escalated behavioral situations, ensuring student safety and dignity
• Help maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all students

Lunch Program

• Support the daily student lunch and Auxiliary snack programs, including coordination, distribution, and troubleshooting

Communication & Documentation

• Coordinate and compile photo documentation for sharing with families and internal use
• Support clear, consistent communication with staff, families, and school offices as needed

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:  

• Prior experience working in a school or summer camp setting required
• Prior operations or coordinator experience preferred, preferably in a school or non-profit setting
• Experience with Google suite preferred
• Strong organizational, communication and problem solving skills
• Calm under pressure, able to multitask, prioritize and work independently in a busy, dynamic setting
• Excellent cultural competency and interpersonal skills, and the ability to develop positive, professional relationships with all constituencies 
• Proven experience as a team player

The pay range for this position is equivalent to $67,000 - $77,000 annually, depending on candidate experience. 

How to apply: Please send a cover letter and resume as a PDF to apply@shs.org. Please be sure to include “Interim Assistant Director of Auxiliary Programs” in the subject line of the email.

Shady Hill offers competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance plans, a school-matched retirement plan and paid time off. Shady Hill is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Employees must be authorized to work in the United States. For a description of the school, refer to: www.shs.org.

About Shady Hill School

Since 1915, Shady Hill, a school of approximately 530 students (PreK - Grade 8) and 90+ faculty, has been a leader in progressive education. Shady Hill is a deeply mission-driven school. We seek to develop independent, joyful and curious learners who respect their own accomplishments and those of others. We strive to be a community whose values are strong and whose teachers are unafraid to engage students in important questions. The school’s program allows children to explore their worlds and test their powers. As a school with a historical and contemporary commitment to social justice, we believe that an inclusive and equitable community is an educational and moral imperative that empowers us all. Therefore, we seek to hire individuals who demonstrate a mindset and skill set that prioritizes cultural competence, equity, and justice in their practice with students and in their work with colleagues.

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