Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$86k–$97k/yr
Job DetailsJob Location: WASHINGTON, DC 20010Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $86,250.00 - $97,423.00 Salary/yearOverview of the Role The OST Director serves as the strategic and operational leader of all PK–12 Out-…
Skills: Strategic Leadership, Program Development, Budget Management, Compliance Oversight, Family Engagement
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$66k–$111k/yr
Job DetailsJob Location: WASHINGTON, DC 20010Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $66,000.00 - $110,500.00 Salary/yearJob Category: EducationSpecial Education Service Delivery Grounding Principles: We seek to leverage c…
Skills: Individualized Education Program (IEP) Development, Special Education Instruction, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), TEACCH, Discrete Trial Training (DTT)
Washington, District of Columbia, United States • On-site
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The OST Director provides strategic and operational leadership for PK-12 Out-of-School Time programming, including before care, after care, and summer programs. This role focuses on program design, staffing, budgeting, and building community partnerships to support college and career readiness.
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and 7-10 years of experience working with PK-12 students, including leadership in a school or childcare setting. Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills are required.
Job DetailsJob Location: WASHINGTON, DC 20010Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $86,250.00 - $97,423.00 Salary/yearOverview of the Role
The OST Director serves as the strategic and operational leader of all PK–12 Out-of-School Time programming. This role is responsible for establishing the vision, systems, staffing structures, and operational practices that ensure high-quality, equitable, and engaging OST experiences across all campuses. The Director oversees the development, monitoring and evaluation of all OST programming, including before care, after care and summer programming. The Director oversees staffing, budgeting, compliance oversight, professional development, partnerships and cross-campus alignment ensuring OST programming supports college, career, and life readiness. The OST Director reports to the Managing Director of Instruction, & Assessment, and will directly manage the Out of School Time Manager and Out of School Time Coordinator.
Strategic Leadership, & Program Development
Develop and implement a long-term vision for OST programming aligned to academic priorities, organizational goals, college and career readiness, and student enrichment.
Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of Middle School and High School OST programming, including enrichment, STEAM pathways, and student engagement opportunities.
Utilize participation data, student outcomes, and stakeholder feedback to strengthen programming and increase student engagement.
Lead program quality efforts across campuses through observations, walkthroughs, feedback cycles, and continuous improvement planning.
Ensure vertical alignment of OST programming from Elementary through High School.
Provide coaching, mentorship, and leadership development opportunities for OST staff.
Manage budget planning, expenditures, purchasing, invoicing, and financial reporting.
Ensure compliance with all OST-related regulations, licensing requirements, safety standards, and organizational policies.
Oversee family communication systems across all OST programming.
Develop and distribute a quarterly OST newsletter for families across all campuses.
Serve as the primary point person for families, and community partners.
Increase OST visibility through events, showcases, marketing efforts, family engagement opportunities, and community partnerships.
Develop and sustain partnerships with community organizations, higher education institutions, industry partners, and nonprofit organizations.
Expand student access to STEAM enrichment, workforce development, mentorship, internships, and postsecondary opportunities.
Represent the organization in external meetings, partnership discussions, and community engagement opportunities.
Salary & Benefits
Salary Range: $86,250 - $97,423
Limited free parking spaces are available through a lottery system. If you do not receive a parking space, you are eligible to enroll in SmarTrip Metro Benefits.
403(b) retirement account with 3% employer contribution vested after 2 years
Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Paid time off and parental leave.
Bachelor’s Degree;
7-10 years of experience working with PK-12 students;
Experience leading in a school or childcare setting;
Outstanding organizational skills and acute attention to detail;
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment;
Growth-oriented mindset with the ability to accept direction and feedback, and work independently, when appropriate;
Excellent verbal, written, and technical communication skills; and
Ability to collaborate productively across teams.
Experience managing adults;
Spanish language skills;
Project management experience; and
Experience managing compliance.