Summer Program Director

45 Broad Street, Weymouth, MA 02188

Introduction

South Shore Christian Academy is a vibrant, culturally diverse preschool - grade 12 Christian school in Weymouth, Massachusetts. We are searching for a dynamic, energetic, resourceful, responsible, and highly organized individual to coordinate our summer program for students in grades preschool through five, which encompasses six, week-long, thematic sessions – two in June and four in July, with the week of Independence Day off. Each of these sessions will be designed to engage students in thematic learning and spiritual growth through fun, active, hands-on activities, on and off campus. This individual will report to our Enrichment Coordinator, and will oversee and collaborate with an Adventure Guide and Summer Program Helper.

Schedule

This is a temporary position offered each summer, approximately 40 hours per week, beginning June 9 and ending August 2, 2025, with the week of Independence Day off. The Coordinator will arrive on campus by 7:40, as children will begin arriving for an 8:00 start time. The programming will end daily at 4:00 pm. Planning and preparing student activities and communicating with parents will happen outside those hours, presumably each afternoon after students have been picked up.

Responsibilities

Plan and oversee the daily operations of the entire summer program, grades PS-5, including pickup and drop off, snacks, communication, transportation, and activities.

Exercise responsibility for whereabouts and well-being of all participating children; follow systems to safely welcome, track, and dismiss students to their guardians or after-care

Communicate with parents about daily activities

Work with Enrichment Coordinator to manage enrollment

Liaise with “Adventure Guide” regarding thematic activities; provide logistical support

Conduct summer program activities for PS-K or 1st-5th Grade depending on Adventure Guide Preferences.

Lead students in prayer, Bible learning, and worship

Foster a culture of joy and discovery

Exhibit and instill Christian character in students

Report to Enrichment Coordinator and communicate any concerns, questions, or updates


Minimum Requirements

Must affirm Statement of Faith and Teaching Positions; must be a committed Christian eager to disciple and mentor young children in their faith

Experience in education, youth ministry, outdoor recreation, or camp programs preferred

Must exhibit a high degree of cultural competency to contribute within a multi-racial, multi-denominational environment

Must hold valid driver’s license and clean driving record, and be able to transport students in a 15-passenger van

Must submit to background checks and employment authorizations

Regularly required to sit, stand, talk, hear, see (close and distant vision required)

Must be able to lift a minimum of 30 pounds

Required to move about campus, climb stairs, and keep up with energetic school-age children

Must demonstrate competency in, or ability to quickly adopt use of, basic word processing, learning management system, and electronic communication functions, as well as all applications used in the regular functioning of the school

06/09/2025

22-23/hr