Assistant Director of After School Programs

Assistant Director of After School Programs

172 Rutledge Avenue

Charleston , SC 29403

Hourly/Staff - Position - Other

Job Number

Start Date

Open Date 09/03/2025

Closing Date

Grades/Ages: Early School - Grade 8

Reports to: Director of After-School and Summer Programs

Role Duration: 10 months

Start & End Time: 2:00PM to 6:00PM

Position Summary: Ashley Hall seeks a dedicated and organized individual to assist the Director of After-School and Summer Programs in the Early School and Lower School division, with a primary focus on classroom support and administrative duties. This position plays a key role in ensuring a smooth and engaging experience for our students and their families.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Program Coordination & Administrative Support

• Assist with the daily operations of the Early School and Lower School after-school programs
• Support scheduling, staff training, and coordination of program logistics
• Provide mentorship and support to after school staff
• Help facilitate childcare for faculty and staff students during professional development, which may include adjusted work hours
• Take on leadership duties during the Director's absence, which may include adjusted work hours

Classroom Assistance

• Assist after-school teachers in managing early childhood classrooms
• Support student engagement and classroom routines
• Help manage behavior and provide coverage during staff breaks, transitions, or emergencies
• Create and manage daily attendance records
• Support DSS (Department of Social Services) compliance and documentation
• Track, organize, and distribute classroom materials and supplies
• Assist with snack coordination and ordering as needed

Physical Demands

• Approximately 80% mobility (standing/moving) within classrooms
• Up to 50% bending and lifting; able to lift up to 40 lbs, sit on the floor, and remain active for up to 6 hours/day
• Reasonable accommodations provided for qualified individuals with disabilities

Key Requirements

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, sometimes high-stress environment
• Familiarity with DSS regulations and procedures for early childhood programs
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to collaborate with teachers, parents, and multiple staff members
• Competency in basic office technology (email, spreadsheets, standard equipment)
• Comfortable handling parent inquiries with professionalism, even in challenging situations
• Strong organizational and independent decision-making skills
• Previous experience supervising others or leading a team is a plus

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least six months of experience in a DSS-licensed early childhood program
• Must meet DSS background check and compliance requirements

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and 3-5 references to Lynsey Barrows, Director of Human Resources, at barrowsl.

About Ashley Hall:

Since its founding in 1909, Ashley Hall has empowered young women to think critically, act ethically, and embrace their world with confidence. The School serves girls kindergarten through grade 12 (and is co-ed in its Early School, ages 2 to 5 years). Ashley Hall provides a dynamic education grounded in a Reggio approach in its early School and an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme in its Lower School.

Ashley Hall is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information.