A. Fantis School of Saints Constantine & Helen Cathedral in Brooklyn Heights is hiring a Director of Auxiliary Programs to lead a growing team running Beyond the Bell, Break Camps, Summer Camp, and after-school Clubs. This is a leadership role. The Director shapes strategy, drives enrollment growth across all Auxiliary-program revenue streams, supervises the Program Coordinator and staff, and partners directly with the Principal and Marketing Director.

You will inherit a healthy program with strong family demand at a school consistently ranked in the top 10 of nearly 1,700 public, charter, and private schools in New York State. Your job is to build on that — expanding capacity, deepening programming quality, and making A. Fantis the destination after-school experience in Brooklyn Heights.

The Team You Will Lead

• Program Coordinator (full-time, 12:00–6:00pm): Provides backup coverage, handles daily attendance and parent communications during pickup, and supports club and camp logistics.
• BtB Group Leaders (7 staff, including Program Coordinator): Lead activities and supervise students across age groups.

Reporting Structure

The Director of Auxiliary Programs reports directly to the Principal.

• Direct reports: Program Coordinator.
• Indirect reports: 5 BtB Group Leaders 
• Vendor oversight: 15+ club and camp vendors annually 

Schedule

Daily

• 10:00am – 6:00pm, Monday through Friday during the school year.
• Floor presence required during BtB transition (2:00–2:30pm) and end-of-day pickup (5:30–6:00pm). Staff run operations between those windows.

Annual

• Mid-July through late August: August Orientation through end of Summer Camp, plus two weeks of flexible planning days earlier in the summer.
• One week of paid vacation (flexible scheduling).
• 10 days of PTO, unused days paid.
• Off any day school is closed without break camps or staff development.

Monthly School Commitments

• Parent Conferences, Curriculum Night, PTO Family Social, Staff Development Days, and other events as scheduled.

Core Responsibilities

1. Growth and Revenue

• Own enrollment growth targets across Beyond the Bell, Break Camps, Summer Camp, and Clubs.
• Build and execute the annual marketing and enrollment calendar in partnership with the Marketing Director (Mailchimp, Bloomz, social, website, in-school).
• Develop and revise the Clubs brochure each term (Fall, Winter, Spring) — curating offerings, setting pricing, and recruiting vendors who differentiate A. Fantis from competitors.
• Scout, vet, and onboard new vendors and partnerships.
• Produce the monthly Beyond the Bell newsletter.

2. Programming Quality

• Design the annual Beyond the Bell programming arc — themes, lessons, and activities for preschool through 8th grade.
• Build the Summer Camp program: weekly themes, trips, special events, and signature experiences.
• Develop break camp programming and special events throughout the year.
• Set quality standards for all club and vendor programming on campus.
• Lead annual professional development planning for Auxiliary-programs staff.

3. Team Leadership and HR

• Hire, onboard, and develop the Program Coordinator.
• Conduct annual evaluations for direct reports; provide coaching and input on Group Leader evaluations.
• Hire and onboard Summer Camp staff in partnership with the program director.
• Lead a weekly leadership cabinet meeting with the Program Coordinator and staff.

4. Budget and Business Operations

• Draft annual Auxiliary-programs budgets for Principal and Board review.
• Build per-camp budgets (Summer and Break) covering projected revenue, staffing, vendors, and supplies.
• Oversee payroll approval for BtB and camp staff (Coordinator handles daily attendance and hour submission).
• Manage vendor contracts, pricing structures, and payment timelines.

5. Family Communications and Community

• Serve as the senior point of contact for families on Auxiliary-programs matters.
• Oversee all parent-facing communications across BtB, Clubs, and Camps.
• Support school-wide family events as part of the leadership team.
• Serve as the school’s liaison for home basketball games, coordinating with maintenance, coaches, and student volunteers.

Qualifications

Why A. Fantis

• A small, mission-driven school with a clear identity and an engaged family community.
• Consistently ranked top 3 of 474 NYS private schools — you are joining a program with momentum.
• Real investment in Auxiliary programs: a three-person dedicated team and direct partnership with the Principal and Marketing Director.
• Autonomy to build. We are looking for someone with ideas, not someone to execute a script.
• Brooklyn Heights location, accessible from multiple subway lines.

Compensation and Benefits

• $70,000 – $90,000 annual salary, commensurate with experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off and parental leave.
• Employee tuition discount.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 3+ years managing youth programs, camps, or afterschool/Auxiliary-day operations.
• Demonstrated experience supervising and developing staff.
• Demonstrated experience building or growing a program — enrollment growth, new offerings, or expanded revenue.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Preferred

• 5+ years in program leadership, including prior director- or assistant-director-level experience.
• Budget ownership experience (drafting, monitoring, reporting).
• Familiarity with Hi Sawyer, Mailchimp, Bloomz, and Google Workspace.
• Relevant graduate coursework in education, recreation, nonprofit management, or related field.

About A. Fantis School

For over half a century, Fantis has stood as a cornerstone of academic, social, and spiritual growth. Located in Brooklyn Heights, Fantis proudly serves students from PreK3 to 8th grade. With a singular class per grade and a legacy enriched by generations of alumni, we cherish every student's individuality in our tight-knit community. As we embrace our 60-year legacy, we also look ahead with ambition. Our School Governance is executing a strategic five-year plan, aiming to position Fantis at the forefront of NYC's educational landscape. Our vision is clear, and our commitment is strong. The School Board is deeply invested in faculty development, forging collaborations with renowned institutions, from Bank Street to Vanderbilt University. Join us in this transformative journey where tradition meets innovation, positioning Fantis as a leader in 21st-century education and excellence.

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