Director of Enrichment & Summer Programs
- 13697
- 1323 Great Mall Dr, Milpitas, CA, United States, 95035
- School Operations
- Full Time
- $80000.00 - $90000.00
Stratford School, part of Spring Education Group, is a leading independent WASC-accredited private school in California offering courses from preschool through 12th grade with a vision of creating a unique, multi-dimensional educational foundation for children. At Stratford School, we understand every child has his or her own interests and passions and contributes in their own way. Our proven program includes our STEAM-based curriculum that was recognized by the White House as a leader in early childhood STEAM education, and we are also the first California school to earn the Carnegie Science Seal of Excellence for STEM.
We seek a dynamic and visionary Director of Enrichment and Summer Programs who is passionate about designing exceptional student experiences beyond the classroom. This leader will build and oversee a comprehensive portfolio of after-school, athletics, competition-based, and summer offerings that reflect the rigor and creativity of a college-preparatory environment.
This role is ideal for an entrepreneurial educator who thrives in a growing school setting and sees opportunity in ambiguity. The Director will cultivate programs that not only enrich students’ academic, artistic, and athletic pursuits, but also provide meaningful platforms—through competitions, showcases, and contests—for students to demonstrate excellence, creativity, and leadership.
The ideal candidate is innovative, highly organized, and relationship-driven, with a deep commitment to student development and a track record of building high-quality programs.
Key Responsibilities
Program Vision, Design, and Growth
• Design and lead a cohesive, mission-aligned enrichment program that includes after-school offerings, athletics, competitive teams, and summer programs.
• Develop signature programs that position the school as a leader in extracurricular excellence within the region.
• Identify and expand opportunities for students to მონაწილეობate in local, regional, and national competitions (academic, artistic, STEM, and athletic), including the creation of internal showcases and contests.
• Partner with school leadership and faculty to ensure alignment between academic and enrichment experiences, supporting the whole child.
• Stay current with emerging trends and best practices in enrichment, experiential learning, and youth programming.
• Build partnerships with external organizations, leagues, and institutions to enhance program offerings and visibility.
Program Implementation and Operations
• Oversee the day-to-day execution of all enrichment, athletics, competition, and summer programs with a focus on quality, safety, and student engagement.
• Recruit, hire, develop, and supervise program staff, coaches, and instructors; cultivate a culture of excellence, collaboration, and recognition.
• Develop and manage program budgets, ensuring financial sustainability and operational efficiency.
• Establish systems to track enrollment, participation, outcomes, and financial performance; provide regular reports and insights to school leadership.
• Ensure all programs meet health, safety, and compliance standards, and align with school policies.
• Manage logistics, including scheduling, facilities use, and procurement of equipment and materials.
Community Engagement and Communication
• Build strong relationships with students, families, faculty, and external partners to foster a vibrant and inclusive program culture.
• Ensure clear, consistent communication with families regarding program offerings, student participation, and key events.
• Serve as a visible ambassador for the school’s enrichment and summer programs, including leading tours and responding to inquiries.
Marketing and Strategic Growth
• Partner with Admissions to leverage enrichment and summer programs as key entry points for prospective families.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Communications to develop compelling materials and campaigns that highlight student achievements, competitions, and program impact.
• Elevate the school’s profile through strategic promotion of competitions, showcases, and student successes.
Qualifications
Required
• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a classroom, program design, development, and management
• Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives and work collaboratively in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Strong organizational, leadership, and project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Cultural competency and a commitment to fostering an inclusive community
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed
Preferred
• Leadership experience in a school or youth-serving organization
• Teaching, coaching, or youth program experience
• Experience with competitive programs (academic, arts, athletics, or STEM)
• Marketing, outreach, or program growth experience
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development and experiential learning
General Information
• Reports to the Head of School
• This position is regular, 12 months, full-time, and exempt.
• This position may require working on some evenings and/ or weekends.
• The location of the school is 1323 Great Mall Drive, Milpitas, CA
• Salary $80,000-$90,000
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.
We seek a dynamic and visionary Director of Enrichment and Summer Programs who is passionate about designing exceptional student experiences beyond the classroom. This leader will build and oversee a comprehensive portfolio of after-school, athletics, competition-based, and summer offerings that reflect the rigor and creativity of a college-preparatory environment.
This role is ideal for an entrepreneurial educator who thrives in a growing school setting and sees opportunity in ambiguity. The Director will cultivate programs that not only enrich students’ academic, artistic, and athletic pursuits, but also provide meaningful platforms—through competitions, showcases, and contests—for students to demonstrate excellence, creativity, and leadership.
The ideal candidate is innovative, highly organized, and relationship-driven, with a deep commitment to student development and a track record of building high-quality programs.
Key Responsibilities
Program Vision, Design, and Growth
• Design and lead a cohesive, mission-aligned enrichment program that includes after-school offerings, athletics, competitive teams, and summer programs.
• Develop signature programs that position the school as a leader in extracurricular excellence within the region.
• Identify and expand opportunities for students to მონაწილეობate in local, regional, and national competitions (academic, artistic, STEM, and athletic), including the creation of internal showcases and contests.
• Partner with school leadership and faculty to ensure alignment between academic and enrichment experiences, supporting the whole child.
• Stay current with emerging trends and best practices in enrichment, experiential learning, and youth programming.
• Build partnerships with external organizations, leagues, and institutions to enhance program offerings and visibility.
Program Implementation and Operations
• Oversee the day-to-day execution of all enrichment, athletics, competition, and summer programs with a focus on quality, safety, and student engagement.
• Recruit, hire, develop, and supervise program staff, coaches, and instructors; cultivate a culture of excellence, collaboration, and recognition.
• Develop and manage program budgets, ensuring financial sustainability and operational efficiency.
• Establish systems to track enrollment, participation, outcomes, and financial performance; provide regular reports and insights to school leadership.
• Ensure all programs meet health, safety, and compliance standards, and align with school policies.
• Manage logistics, including scheduling, facilities use, and procurement of equipment and materials.
Community Engagement and Communication
• Build strong relationships with students, families, faculty, and external partners to foster a vibrant and inclusive program culture.
• Ensure clear, consistent communication with families regarding program offerings, student participation, and key events.
• Serve as a visible ambassador for the school’s enrichment and summer programs, including leading tours and responding to inquiries.
Marketing and Strategic Growth
• Partner with Admissions to leverage enrichment and summer programs as key entry points for prospective families.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Communications to develop compelling materials and campaigns that highlight student achievements, competitions, and program impact.
• Elevate the school’s profile through strategic promotion of competitions, showcases, and student successes.
Qualifications
Required
• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a classroom, program design, development, and management
• Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives and work collaboratively in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Strong organizational, leadership, and project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Cultural competency and a commitment to fostering an inclusive community
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed
Preferred
• Leadership experience in a school or youth-serving organization
• Teaching, coaching, or youth program experience
• Experience with competitive programs (academic, arts, athletics, or STEM)
• Marketing, outreach, or program growth experience
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development and experiential learning
General Information
• Reports to the Head of School
• This position is regular, 12 months, full-time, and exempt.
• This position may require working on some evenings and/ or weekends.
• The location of the school is 1323 Great Mall Drive, Milpitas, CA
• Salary $80,000-$90,000
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.