Director of Auxiliary Programs in PALO ALTO, California at Silicon Valley International School

Position Overview

The Director of Auxiliary Programs is responsible for the design, implementation, and management of INTL’s auxiliary programs throughout the year, including after-school enrichment classes, mini-camps, summer camps, extended day programming, field trips, and selected school events. They will work closely with the Elementary School Principal, Dean of Students, and Chief Financial Officer. The Director of Auxiliary Programs will serve as the leader and supervisor of the school’s program instructors, auxiliary program staff, vendors, and service providers.

In addition to overseeing auxiliary programming, this position serves as a key operational partner to the Elementary School Principal and Business Office, providing administrative and logistical support for school operations, events, field trips, and special projects.

This is a full-time position that will report to the Elementary School Principal. Compensation is based on educational attainment and years of experience. The salary range for this full-time position for the 2026-27 school year is $85,000 to $120,000. This role is also classified as on-site, with an expected schedule of 9:30 am - 6:00 pm.

This position is categorized as an administrative staff member; we are therefore pleased to offer the following comprehensive benefits package: accrued paid time off, awarded paid sick leave, and eligibility for all paid school holidays.

Our Mission
Silicon Valley International School’s focus on inquiry and bilingualism empowers young minds to embrace complexity, think critically from multiple perspectives, and demonstrate integrity and sensitivity across cultures.

Our Guiding Principles

1. We emphasize inquiry-based learning to foster intellectual curiosity and encourage depth of knowledge and thought.
2. We focus on academic depth and rigor, instilling confidence to tackle the challenges of an increasingly complex world.
3. We celebrate diversity daily through our bilingual immersion programs and our commitment to the IB learner profile.
4. We are honest, respectful, inclusive, and we take responsibility for our actions and their consequences.
5. We pursue service and impact whenever and wherever we are.

Our C.O.R.E. Values
Community: We respect, support, and collaborate to achieve results greater than we could ever reach individually.
Openness: We appreciate different cultures and perspectives by communicating honestly and without bias.
Resilience: We accept challenges, commit to overcoming them, and learn from our mistakes.
Empathy: We strive to understand each other and to treat everyone with care and kindness.

Primary responsibilities
Auxiliary programs

• Plan and oversee after-school enrichment, extended day, mini-camps, and summer camps, ensuring alignment with the school's mission and student needs
• Develop and maintain the enrichment catalog; manage registration, enrollment, and family communications
• Source, vet, and manage relationships with enrichment vendors and community partners
• Negotiate vendor terms and draft Statements of Work covering scope, scheduling, compensation, and compliance
• Supervise, support, and evaluate program instructors and auxiliary staff

School operations and events

• Coordinate all field trips and off-campus experience logistics, including transportation, contracts, and documentation
• Support planning and execution of day, overnight, and international trips
• Partner with the Principal on school events, parent education, and community-building activities
• Support student arrival, dismissal, and transportation in collaboration with school leadership
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned in support of the Elementary School Principal

Business office support

• Coordinate accurate, timely processing of vendor invoices with the Business Office
• Monitor assigned school credit card activity, including receipts, expense coding, and reconciliation
• Maintain centralized records of vendor Certificates of Insurance, tracking renewals and ensuring compliance
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned in support of the Business Office

Campus presence and leadership

• Be a visible, active presence on campus, building strong relationships with students, families, and faculty
• Maintain accurate records across enrollment, attendance, contracts, and program finances
• Manage program budgets and resource allocation in collaboration with school leadership

Position Qualifications/Skills

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Experience working in a school setting and overseeing enrichment programs, camps, student activities, events, or related programs
• Previous leadership experience running after-school programs, enrichment programs, camps, or licensed programs
• Strong attention to detail, follow-through, and ability to work independently
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Strong project management and event coordination skills
• Teaching experience preferred but not required
• An administrative leadership style based on effective human relations and a capacity to work effectively in a multicultural environment, with an understanding and appreciation for diversity
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Demonstrated flexibility, initiative, and willingness to support a wide variety of school operations and programs

Physical Requirements of the Job:
The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this role, the employee is regularly required to engage in physical activities consistent with the responsibilities of the position. The School will provide reasonable accommodations, as required, in accordance with applicable law.

• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods, and to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 40 pounds
• Ability to perform physical activities, including but not limited to climbing, crouching, kneeling, bending, balancing, stooping, stretching, twisting, reaching, and working at floor level with children
• Ability to safely intervene, when necessary, to prevent injury to a child or others, consistent with School policies and applicable law
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate equipment and manipulate small objects
• Visual acuity sufficient to read, observe, and assess near and distant objects, including the ability to distinguish colors
• Ability to respond promptly to emergency or safety-related situations
• Physical stamina and mental capacity sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position in a dynamic school environment
• Work in a traditional climate-controlled office environment and outdoors in weather typical to the central Peninsula region of the Bay Area.

Compensation and Benefits
Our compensation is based on education and years of experience. The salary range for this full-time position for the 2026-27 school year is $85,000 to $120,000, depending on experience.

This position is categorized as an administrative staff member; we are therefore pleased to offer the following comprehensive benefits package, which includes the following:

• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee only
• Employer-paid short-term & long-term disability, life insurance, and employee assistance program
• Accrue six weeks of paid time off [9.85 hours per paid period]
• Two weeks of holiday pay in December [which will include Christmas and New Year’s, per the school calendar]
• Paid sick leave – eighty (80) hours equivalent or ten (10) calendar days per fiscal year
• Eight School holidays- per the school year calendar

We’d love to hear from you!
If you are interested in the position, please submit your resume and a detailed cover letter. Please note that priority will be given to applicants who provide a well-crafted cover letter. Please, no phone calls or walk-ins,

If you are unable to complete the application process via our online portal, please email us at es-employee@svintl.org. Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to hearing from you.

Silicon Valley International School is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all applicants and makes merit-based employment decisions. INTL prohibits discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. INTL will afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees as to all terms and conditions of employment, including, without limitation, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, transfer, discipline, and termination.