Director of Summer Care

Director of Summer Care Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids Schools St. Paul the Apostle School

• Grand Rapids, Michigan This job is also posted in Diocese of Grand Rapids Catholic Schools Job Details

Job ID:

5703325

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Jun 1, 2026 Job Description

Job Description:

St. Paul the Apostle Early Childhood Center is seeking a director to oversee the daily operations of the school's summer care program. This is a seasonal, part-time position working with students K-8th grade. We are looking for someone who will create a nurturing learning environment and has a passion for hands-on activities and inquiry-led learning. The director will be responsible for planning and implementing learning experiences in summer care that advance the intellectual, emotional, social, and physical development of our children within a Christ-centered, safe, and healthy learning environment. We are looking for someone who will collaborate with school leadership, staff, and families to create a program that reflects and supports the holistic development of each child. This is a grant-funded position.

Schedule:

• Training start date June 1st (or before if available)
• Starting with students June 8th
• Monday
• Thursday
• 7:30am-5:30pm
• Last day of summer care August 13th

Compensation:

• $22.

00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employees will earn 1 hour of PTO for every 30 hours worked ○ Planned breaks: Friday's off in the summer, 1 week 4th of July
• Retirement plan
• Professional learning assistance
• Daily planning time
• Discounted daily in-house lunches Candidates must meet the following qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in education, child development, or related field
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with school-age children in a childcare or educational setting
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred
• Knowledge of child development and behavior management strategies
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
• Proficient usage and integration of technology in the classroom setting
• Commitment to lifelong learning as demonstrated by attendance at seminars, in-services, and training
• Commitment to upholding and modeling the values and teachings of the Catholic Church
• CPR and First Aid Certified or willingness to be trained (employer will pay for training)
• Must have or willing to take Virtus
• Protecting God's Children Training Please send electronic letters of interest and resumes, along with an employment application (https://dioceseofgrandrapids.na2.echosign.com/public/esignWidget?wid=CBFCIBAA3AAABLblqZhBk0q-RBzOxz24dAjpVHUKvmWJEi3SV9H1Wbyix6dBLgWMdu7wHDciMd3112kZhiGE
• ) to: St.

Paul the Apostle Catholic School Sarah Kleinschmit Early Childhood Director skleinschmit@spagr.org

Position Type:

Part-time