Extended Day Enrichment Program (EDEP) Director

Extended Day Enrichment Program (EDEP) Director

Community Engagement

Full-time, 12 months/year

Start date: 07/01/2026

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General Definition of Work:

The Director of the Extended Day Enrichment Program (EDEP) provides division-level leadership for the planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of before-school, after-school, student holiday, and summer enrichment programs serving elementary students. The Director is responsible for ensuring that EDEP programs are safe, developmentally appropriate, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of students and families. This position oversees multi-site program operations and ensures high-quality programming through strong systems for staffing, training, budgeting, compliance, and family communication. The Director collaborates with school leaders and central office departments to align EDEP operations with division priorities, support student well-being, and enhance access and affordability for families.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Establishes and monitors program quality standards for EDEP, including before-and after-school programming, student holiday programs, full-day enrichment programs, enrichment activities, student engagement, behavior supports, and social-emotional learning practices;
• Ensures that EDEP programming intentionally supports student academic achievement by integrating structured homework support, tutoring models, and evidence-informed intervention supports aligned with school-based instructional goals;
• Collaborates with school administrators and instructional staff to align extended learning activities with grade-level standards, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), and support plans;
• Leads continuous improvement efforts using enrollment, attendance, staffing, incident, academic support participation, and family feedback data;
• Ensures developmentally appropriate and inclusive programming for all students, including students with disabilities and medical needs;
• Oversees daily operations of EDEP across multiple sites;
• Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, health and safety standards, and division policies;
• Develops and oversees emergency preparedness, safety protocols, incident reporting procedures, and staff training related to risk management;
• Leads recruitment, hiring, onboarding, supervision, and evaluation of EDEP site leaders and program staff;
• Develops standardized training, coaching, and professional learning systems to support staff effectiveness and retention;
• Establishes clear performance expectations and accountability structures for program staff;
• Develops and manages the EDEP budget, including fee structures, revenue projections, expenditures, and financial reporting;
• Oversees billing, registration, eligibility determination, and fee collection processes;
• Ensures fiscal accountability while maintaining program accessibility for families;
• Coordinates with Transportation (as applicable), Nutrition services, Health Services, Operations/Facilities, Technology, and school administrators to support program operations;
• Collaborates with central office departments to ensure aligned systems, communication, and support for EDEP sites;
• Oversees clear, consistent, and accessible communication with families regarding program expectations, schedules, fees, and policies;
• Establishes systems for reporting to family concerns, feedback, and disputes in a timely and professional manner;
• Ensures family-facing materials and accessible and aligned with division standards;
• Cultivates and manages partnerships with community organizations, enrichment providers, and vendors to enhance program offerings;
• Oversees contracts, performance monitoring, and accountability for supplemental instructors and service providers;
• Develops short- and long-term strategic plans for EDEP aligned with division priorities, instructional goals, and community needs;
• Plans, implements, and evaluates summer learning and enrichment programs that provide targeted academic support, reinforce grade-level learning, and mitigate summer learning loss;
• Prepares reports and recommendations for division leadership related to program effectiveness, enrollment trends, academic support participation, staffing, and fiscal health;
• Performs related duties as assigned in accordance with school system policies and practices.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of child development, after-school programming, and enrichment models. Ability to design, implement, and evaluate multi-site programs. Knowledge of applicable health, safety, and licensing requirements. Strong budget management, financial oversight, and contract management skills. Ability to analyze data and use finding to guide program improvement. Strong communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills with staff, families, and partners. Ability to manage complex operations and coordinate across departments. Thorough knowledge of supervising techniques. General knowledge of bookkeeping and computer applications to include word processing, spreadsheet programs and database programs

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university required; Master's degree preferred in education, child development, public administration, recreation, or a related field. Minimum of three to five years of progressively responsible experience in program administration, extended learning, child care, or related educational services. Two (2) years successful teaching and administrative experience or equivalent private-sector experience preferred. Experience supervising staff, managing budgets, and overseeing multi-site operations required. Experience working with family-facing programs and community partners preferred.

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS AND NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS :

Work is typically performed in an office setting with frequent visits to school sites. Occasional light lifting and extended or nontraditional hours may be required. Regular interaction with school administrators, department leaders, staff, families, community partners, vendors is expected. Evening meetings and on-site program presence may be required. Occasional operation of automated computer office equipment is required. Occasional state-wide or regional travel is required. Attendance to meetings outside the normal duty hours is frequently required. Operation of a motor vehicle is required. Usually there is a need to motivate, establish rapport, gain support, persuade or influence individuals or groups, through written correspondence or oral presentations. Contacts often require tact and discretion. Contacts within State and Federal agencies are required frequently. Contacts with the faculties and students, parents, and the general public, on behalf of the Superintendent are regularly required.

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