Open Position: Extended Day Program Manager

Direct Reports: Extended Day Staff

Reporting To: Assistant Head of School for K-12 Programs

FLSA Status: Exempt 

When Needed: 2026-2027 School Year (August -June)  - academic year plus two weeks before start of school  

FT/PT: Full-time (10:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday) Onsite

Pay rate: ranges between $58,000 - 107,000 

Who Thrives at Bush

You find joy in working with students and alongside a passionate, thoughtful community of educators. You believe deeply that learning is most powerful when it is experiential, and when students learn by doing, exploring, and reflecting, rather than simply being told what to know and remember. You are invested in the growth of children as whole people, supporting their curiosity, sense of purpose, and capacity to contribute meaningfully to their communities, both within and beyond the classroom. You are a lifelong learner who welcomes both support and challenge, and you are excited by the opportunity to continue developing your craft in a collegial, reflective environment. You are energized by contributing your skills and ideas, making a meaningful impact, and being part of something larger than yourself.

Who We Are

Founded in 1924 and located in Seattle’s Madison Valley neighborhood, The Bush School is an independent school serving students from Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade. Bush offers a rich, intellectually engaging program grounded in experiential learning, designed to spark in students of diverse backgrounds and talents a passion for learning, accomplishment, and contribution to their communities. Our curriculum challenges students to think deeply and creatively, preparing them to thrive in future endeavors while remaining rooted in the school’s longstanding core values.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community in which every individual can say, “I belong.” We seek educators and staff who are passionate about their work, highly skilled in their practice, and who bring a wide range of perspectives and experiences to our community. We believe deeply in the role education and diverse learning environments play in advancing equity, inclusion, and a shared sense of responsibility for one another.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Job Overview:  

The Extended Day Program Manager oversees the K-8 Extended Day programming for afterschool care and supervises an Extended Day staff of approximately four to six educators.  

General Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, supervise, and evaluate the daily operations of the Extended Day Program for the Lower and Middle School

• Develop Extended Day activities that are consistent with the mission and philosophy of The Bush School, which include activities run by the Extended Day Team as well as clubs run by outside contractors. 

• Ensure the health and safety of all students in the Extended Day Program

• Hire, train, schedule, and supervise an Extended Day Staff of four to six educators

• Together with the Extended Day Staff, supervise students Monday through Friday after school  

• Create and sustain consistent student expectations that align with the Lower and Middle School school day expectations

• Build relationships with parents and communicate with them as needs arise

• Plan, purchase, and prepare snacks for Lower and Middle School Extended Day

• Coordinate family registration for Extended Day each month and maintain effective partnerships with parents, providing timely information

• Recruit, organize and evaluate contractors to run afterschool clubs

• Collaborate with LS leadership to proactively address behavioral concerns arising in the ED that may impact classroom dynamics, including direct communication and collaboration with parents and families as needed.

• Manage the annual budget for the Extended Day Program 

• Open and close Extended Day spaces on campus

• Maintain regular communication with other departments to coordinate the use of afterschool spaces

• Attend periodic school meetings 

• Complete other duties as assigned

Required Education, Training & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Experience supervising school age students required, with 2 or more years preferred

• Experience supervising a team of employees is preferred

• Experience working within a school setting is preferred 

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to effectively manage and engage with students to create a positive environment for all students.   

• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of the children and program. ? 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. ? 

• Ability to maintain confidential information.  ? 

• Ability to work collaboratively in a variety of teams. ? 

Additional Requirements: 

• Have a current Adult and Children CPR, First Aid, and AED Certification (or receive one soon after hire date) 

• Meet the school’s standards when completing two separate background screenings 

• Stamina: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, manage long days, and support body with core muscles. 

• Fine Motor Skills: Using hands to grasp, move, or assemble small objects (e.g., papers, writing). 

• Sensory: Clear hearing to distinguish sounds and vision to see differences in color, shade, brightness. 

• Ability to sit and keyboard for up to 8 hours per day & lift up to 30 pounds (file boxes). 

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants interested in applying for this opportunity should visit our website at www.bush.edu and navigate to the employment section of the website (found under the “About Bush” tab) for additional information/instructions.

If you are interested in working at The Bush School, but this position doesn’t fit your talents, please visit our website for additional openings: www.bush.edu.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

The Bush School is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Bush School does not discriminate in matters of employment, recruitment, admission or administration of any of its programs on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information. In addition, The Bush School does not discriminate in matters of employment based on the basis of age or marital status.

Work Authorization and Visa Sponsorship

Employment with the Company is contingent upon proof of authorization to work in the United States. The Company does not sponsor employment visas or work permits, now or in the future.

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