Rochambeau, The French International School (“Rochambeau”), is a coeducational day school that offers an exceptional blend of the French curriculum and a robust English program to a diverse student body of 1,200+ from Preschool to 12th grade. Our school thrives on diversity, housing over 80 nationalities. We steadfastly promote a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Job Purpose:
The school seeks an Auxiliary Programs Manager who possesses a deep passion for enrichment programming. The outstanding candidate has knowledge of child development and progressive pedagogy, as well as an appreciation for the importance of practicing mindfulness and actively teaching social and emotional skills, and a commitment to diversity and cultural competency. The successful candidate is devoted to the School’s mission and possesses the vision and imagination to enhance the non-traditional revenue streams of the Auxiliary Programs, which includes Enrichment Programs, Sports, School Break and Summer Camps. This position has oversight of scheduling, programming, hiring, and facilities planning.
Work will be performed primarily in an office environment but will sometimes include an outdoor environment with frequent interruptions and irregularities in the work schedule. Frequent walking, standing, lifting, stooping, or carrying of equipment and materials may be required. The position reports to the Director of Auxiliary Programs and is classified as Exempt Salaried.
Role and Responsibilities:
Please note that these are intended as representative duties and do not encompass every aspect of the role. You may be required to perform additional or differing duties if they are related, similar, or logically assigned to the position. At Rochambeau, we value our school-based and in-person work environment for all faculty and staff. We believe on-site collaboration fuels our commitment to fostering a vibrant and inclusive educational environment. This in-person interaction is integral to our school values, allowing us to engage more fully, communicate effectively, and cultivate a strong community spirit.
General expectations for all School employees:
Maintain congruence between the school’s mission and all activities.
Promote and advance the cognitive, emotional, social and physical well-being of all students.
Maintain common spaces and outdoor environment and materials attractively and in support of learning.
Participate in regular meetings to address routine matters and stimulate an exchange of educational and philosophically aligned ideas.
Assist in evening and weekend events as appropriate/necessary.
Set personal yearly goals with the appropriate supervisor and seek out and participate in staff development opportunities.
Other duties as assigned.
Essential Duties:
Oversee operations of Enrichment and Camps Programs including hiring, scheduling, and overseeing staff, managing budget and materials, and coordinating with internal and external constituents involved in operations.
Supervise the day-to-day operation of the Enrichment and Daycare Program, from 3pm. to 6pm. daily during the school year.
Oversee the day-to-day operations of School Break and Summer Camps.
Hold and maintain all licensing requirements for CPR and First Aid and MAT .
Develop and oversee the registration and enrollment process for all auxiliary programs.
Coordinate policies and procedures for the successful management of auxiliary programs and other related policies and procedures.
Provide regular communications to families in auxiliary programs throughout their time enrolled using email, social media, and other tools to keep families informed and engaged.
In coordination with appropriate stakeholders, develop new auxiliary programs that align with the mission of the school.
Partner with Marketing and Communications to advertise Enrichment and School Break and Summer programs and schedules, including generation of marketing plans and materials.
Attend, as necessary, fairs and other events to promote Auxiliary Programs.
Consistently provide high levels of customer service in a positive and professional manner to internal and external members of the community.
Foster collegiality and positive morale among staff.
Serve as a point of contact and subject matter expert for auxiliary contract terms and questions.
Ensure that all auxiliary programs comply with city and state regulatory standards.
Design, develop, and implement new offerings with the goal of providing high quality programs.
Qualifications:
Possess joy, a growth mindset, and a sense of humor and commitment to working collaboratively.
Bachelors and a minimum of 3+ years planning student programs preferred.
CPR/FIRST AID/AED Certification is required.
Dynamic instructional leader with an understanding of the developmental and curricular needs of children.
Ability to use a range of technical tools: e-newsletter software, web-based registration and enrollment software and basic content management tools in addition to basic office software such as MS Office and Google Suite.
Must take initiative, and have the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Able to meet an occasional flexible work schedule including evenings and weekends.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills that lead to the cultivation of relationships with parents, colleagues, and students/campers.
Excellent organizational and presentation skills.
Bilingual English/French preferred.
Work Schedule: M-F 10am - 6pm
Compensation: Salary and benefits are highly competitive and will be offered commensurate with experience and credentials. This 12-month, full-time position begins as soon as possible.
SPECIAL NOTES
In accordance with Maryland House Bill 486, Rochambeau is required to contact all former employers to request information relating to child sexual abuse or sexual misconduct involving the applicant. If you would like additional information please visit House Bill 486. Also, all final candidates will be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions will also be asked.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Rochambeau is an equal opportunity employer and is deeply committed to serving its community, advancing access and equity, and ensuring that all individuals are welcomed and valued. All applicants are protected under Federal law from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age and genetics or any other basis protected by law. Rochambeau is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community and strongly encourages all qualified individuals to apply. For an applicant requesting assistance with the employment application process, please contact belkel@rochambeau.org. For more information about Rochambeau, please visit the Rochambeau website.
Rochambeau, The French International School (“Rochambeau”), located in Bethesda, MD, is an independent and coeducational day school, offering a unique combination of the French curriculum and a high-quality English program to approximately 1,100 students from Preschool (2-year old) through 12th grade. Diversity is the hallmark of Rochambeau, with over 80 nationalities represented in the student body. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion remain at the core of who we are.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, and INCLUSION
Rochambeau is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students, one that embraces cultural competency and an international community.