Annie Wright is seeking an Auxiliary and Summer Program Director to begin on May 18. This is a full-time, year-round staff position that reports directly to the Lower School Division Director. 

Mission Statement

Annie Wright’s strong community cultivates individual learners to become well-educated, creative, and responsible citizens for a global society.

About AWS

Tradition meets innovation at Annie Wright Schools, where we honor our rich history and traditions, embrace the present, and continue always to move forward. Founded in 1884, Annie Wright Schools serve students from age three through high school. The Lower and Middle Schools offer co-ed programs in Preschool through Grade 8, while separate Upper Schools for boys and girls offer day and boarding options in Grades 9 through 12, welcoming students from Tacoma and around the world. We are proud to be an International Baccalaureate World School, delivering IB programs in every division.

Position description

The Auxiliary and Summer Program Director has two primary responsibilities. The first is to oversee all auxiliary programming during the school year and summer, including after-school activities (Arts, Athletics, and Extended Day), Summer Camp, Spring Break Camp, and non-school day Staffulty Extended Day. The second is to supervise the classroom assistants in Grades 1-5; these assistants also serve as the administrative staff for all after-school and summer programming.

The Auxiliary and Summer Program Director (ASPD) is passionate about working with students in Preschool through Grade 8 and finds joy in supporting students through a variety of activities as they learn and engage through play, sports, arts, and, when needed, homework. The ASPD understands the importance of their role as nurturer, activity leader, schedule manager, and supporter of students and the program. They understand their role as overseers of after-school and summer programming to ensure that the logistics are smooth and consistent for everyone involved. The ASPD is organized, understanding the importance of planning for transitions so that the program is successful. The ASPD is also a strong communicator, whether in communication with families, instructors, or other members of the school. While not directly hiring or supervising the arts or athletics instructors, their role is critical to ensure the logistics run smoothly so that the classes and camps are successful. The ASPD is also intuitive and able to manage and resolve conflicts that arise among students in the after-school or summer space. The ASPD approaches each afternoon’s programming with flexibility and positivity, allowing them to have fun above all else with the students and teachers. 

The ASPD also oversees and supervises the Lower School Assistants in Grades 1-5 and any additional part-time Extended Day staff. During the summer, they also oversee the MS Assistant and any additional summer camp staff. In this, the ASPD builds relationships with Lower School teachers and Administration in support of the assistants so that they are successful throughout the entire day. They are also a key member of the Lower School team and serve as another support team member when students need additional support, whether at recess or in the classroom. 

The ASPD understands the importance of collaboration between departments and teams, effective communication for all involved, organization, and planning. They are the cog in the wheel to ensure that programming runs smoothly. Annie Wright Schools’ strong community starts with the faculty and staff who are dedicated to the growth, health, and education of our students. By serving in this key role, the ASPD supports upholding the mission and the students at the core of the institution. 

Position Overview: Duties & Responsibilities

The Auxiliary and Summer Program Director is responsible for:

• Overseeing the auxiliary programming during the school year and the summer, including:
• Summer Camp
• Spring Break Camp
• After-school activities, including Arts, Athletics, and Extended Day (ED)
• Non-school day Staffulty ED
• Planning for the Extended Day program (excluding the Arts and Athletics)
• Coordinating the transitions of the auxiliary programming, including student check-in and release, lunch supervision (summer camp), etc;
• Managing and supervising the assistants in Grades 1-5, additional part-time ED staff, and summer employees; including creating and supporting their schedules and assignments, completing yearly goal setting and reviews, training and setting work expectations; running point on hiring process for assistants and any additional ED staff;
• Working closely with the After School Activities Assistant and Registrar on registrations and billing;
• Supports and manages needs and issues as they arise for student participants in auxiliary program spaces, and communicates with families and teachers accordingly;
• Supporting students at recess or in the classrooms as needed;
• Communication between each department (arts, athletics, finance) and the Lower and Middle School to ensure programmatic goals are met; 
• Ensuring mission alignment with auxiliary programs and stewarding a culture of consistency;
• Joint oversight of the billing for all Auxiliary programs;
• Manage the budget of the Extended Day program.

Salary & Benefits

This position offers a salary range of $87,000 - $92,000, depending on qualifications and experience. Benefits available to the hired candidate for the Auxiliary and Summer Program Director position include the following, subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plan:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life insurance
• Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Paid sick leave (known as Wellness Days): Each regular full-time employee earns 80 hours of Wellness leave per accrual year
• Ability to accrue up to three (3) weeks of vacation per accrual year, with a maximum rollover of 40 hours of vacation.
• 18 paid Holidays in 2026
• Fifty percent (50%) tuition remission in accordance with school policy. All fees and incidental expenses are the sole responsibility of the employee-parent
• All children of benefited employees of AWS, who are currently enrolled at AWS, are eligible for extended day services at no charge when school is in session. Charges apply for faculty in-service days or similar days  
• A 403(b) retirement plan with a 6% company match, with a 3% employee contribution

Application process

Annie Wright Schools remain firmly committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. Annie Wright shall hire, promote, transfer, terminate, and make all other employment-related decisions without regard to an employee’s race, color, creed, sex, religion, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, political ideology, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or any other basis prohibited by law. Annie Wright Schools are actively seeking to create a more culturally diverse school community, and accordingly, applicants of color and underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. 

 To apply, email a cover letter, resume, email, and telephone contact information for 3-5 professional references, and this completed and signed application, all in PDF format, to Mrs. Erin Gann, Executive Assistant to the Head of Schools, at erin_gann@aw.org. In accordance with Annie Wright Schools’ strategic focus on issues related to social justice, candidates should anticipate being asked to address how their past work, as well as future contributions, might serve to advance Annie Wright’s commitment to a more diverse and inclusive community. Applications for this position will be accepted until filled.

Qualifications

The Auxiliary and Summer Program Director will demonstrate key elements of the listed expertise and experiences. This is an aspirational list, and Annie Wright Schools encourages candidates to apply who may not currently possess, but are working on building, all of these qualities. The Auxiliary and Summer Program Director:

• Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education or other related fields, and a minimum of five years of relevant experience;
• Demonstrates familiarity with best practices in youth program coordination; 
• Demonstrates flexibility; 
• Has an understanding of and enthusiasm to work with and care for Lower School students; 
• Demonstrates the desire to collaborate as part of a team;
• Demonstrates strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to communicate and coordinate with others on the team;
• is a strong communicator and empathetic listener;
• practices cultural humility in personal interactions;
• is eligible to work in the United States. Note: Under our current employment policies, we are unable to sponsor work visas and do not offer positions to candidates who are not yet eligible to work in the United States.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods;
• Must be able to move comfortably around the school and outdoor playground space, accessing materials and assisting students as needed;
• Must be able to communicate and exchange information with young children, other teachers and program staff, and families. 

About Annie Wright Schools

Tradition meets innovation at Annie Wright Schools, where we honor our rich history and traditions, embrace the present, and continue always to move forward. Founded in 1884, Annie Wright Schools serve students from age three through high school. The Lower and Middle Schools offer co-ed programs in Preschool through Grade 8, while separate Upper Schools for boys and girls offer day and boarding options in Grades 9 through 12, welcoming students from Tacoma and around the world. We are proud to be an International Baccalaureate World School, delivering IB programs in every division.

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