Summer Program Director

South Shore Christian Academy (45 Broad Street, Weymouth, MA 02188)

Reports to

South Shore Christian Academy is a Christian, Preschool - Grade 12, college-preparatory, richly diverse day school south of Boston, Massachusetts. We are on a mission to “glorify Jesus Christ by revealing truth, imparting knowledge, stimulating spiritual growth, and developing Christian character in young men and women through a college preparatory curriculum taught by Christian teachers,” so that students can be well-equipped to “do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with God” in our world.

Job Summary

We are hiring for our Summer Program Director position. This is a temporary position offered each summer, approximately 40 hours per week, beginning June 11 and ending August 1, 2025, with the week of Independence Day off. The Coordinator will arrive on campus by 7:40, as children will begin arriving for an 8:00 start time. The programming will end daily at 4:00 pm. Planning and preparing student activities and communicating with parents will happen outside those hours, presumably each afternoon after students have been picked up. Resume and cover letter of interest should be uploaded to this application form .

Job Specific Duties

• Oversee the daily operations of the entire summer program, grades PS-5, including pickup and drop off, snacks, communication, transportation, and activities
• Exercise responsibility for whereabouts and well-being of all participating children; follow systems to safely welcome, track, and dismiss students to their guardians or after-care
• Communicate with parents about daily activities
• Work with Enrichment Coordinator to manage enrollment
• Liaise with “Adventure Guide” regarding thematic activities; provide logistical support
• Conduct summer program activities for PS-K or 1st-5th Grade depending on Adventure Guide Preferences.
• Lead students in prayer, Bible learning, and worship
• Foster a culture of joy and discovery
• Exhibit and instill Christian character in students
• Report to Enrichment Coordinator and communicate any concerns, questions, or updates

• Must affirm Statement of Faith and Teaching Positions; must be a committed Christian eager to disciple and mentor young children in their faith
• Must exhibit a high degree of cultural competency to contribute within a multi-racial, multi-denominational environment
• Must hold valid driver’s license and clean driving record, and be able to transport students in a 15-passenger van
• Must submit to background checks and employment authorizations
• Regularly required to sit, stand, talk, hear, see (close and distant vision required)
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 30 pounds
• Required to move about campus, climb stairs, and keep up with energetic school-age children