SUMMARY

The John Cooper School is looking for a Director of Auxilllary Programs for the school year 2025-2026. The Director of Auxiliary Programs reports to the Head of Lower School and works closely with the Lower School administrative team, faculty, support staff, and parents. They are responsible for the administration and supervision of the Lower School Extended Day program, and all after-school activities, including clubs and 2^nd—5^th Grade study halls. The Director is also responsible for the administration and supervision of the School’s summer Discovery Camp. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Create, curate, and oversee the School’s Extended Day program and summer Discovery Camp operations. 
• Create and maintain all records, budgets, and rosters as required by the School.
• Coordinate with the School’s leadership to develop financially sustainable and profitable programming. 
• Prepare appropriate summary reports for the Head of Lower School, Associate Head of School, and Head of School as needed 
• Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate staff and retain teachers to organize and run the programs 
• Foster safe and secure environment for the Extended Day programs and Discovery Camp. 
• Coordinate with the School’s leadership to align, support, and implement programs in accordance with the School’s strategic plan and mission.  
• Oversee day-to-day operations of Extended Day program and summer Discovery Camp
• Provide meaningful, timely, and thoughtful communication with parents, faculty, and community
• Seek and build mutually beneficial community partnerships
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of Lower School 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIORMENT 

• Required to walk; stoop, kneel or crouch; reach with hands and arms
• Generally, the job requires 10% sitting, 90% walking, and standing
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds
• Classroom, Playground, and Office work environment

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Candidates should hold a Master’s Degree
• Independent school teaching experience
• Independent school administrative experience is preferred
• Candidates should strongly identify with the School’s mission, philosophy, and goals
• Comfortable working in a collaborative and team-oriented environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

About The John Cooper School

School Type: Independent, college preparatory, non-sectarian, non-profit, co-educational day school for grades PK through 12Founded: 1988; first graduating class – 1994; alumni - 1,479Location: The Woodlands, TX, a planned community 40 miles north of HoustonAccreditation: Accredited by The Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS); member of The National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).

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