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Elementary School Enrichment Coordinator at Silicon… · Palo Alto

ExperiencedOn-siteFull-timePalo Alto, CA$72k–$87k/yr

Job Description

Position Overview

The Elementary School Enrichment Coordinator is responsible for the design, implementation, and management of INTL’s enrichment programs throughout the year, including after-school enrichment classes, mini-camps, and summer camps, as well as the extended day experience for students. They will work closely with the Elementary School Assistant Principal, Dean of Students, and Elementary School Principal. The Academic Enrichment Coordinator will serve as the director and supervisor of the school’s program instructors.

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 $72,000 to $87,000.

This position is categorized as an administrative staff member; we are therefore pleased to offer the following comprehensive benefits package: accrued paid time off, award 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

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

Serve as a dynamic leader of the School’s enrichment program, overseeing outdoor supervision, after-school enrichment, and camp programming
Plan, design, and implement enrichment and summer programs aligned with the School’s mission and values, including mini camps, bilingual summer camps, and enrichment classes in English and the target language
Oversee extended day programming, ensuring on-site presence until 6:00 p.m. daily, or until all students have been picked up and staff have concluded their duties
Supervise, support, and provide ongoing training to Program Instructors, ensuring consistency and quality across all programs
Collaborate with school leadership to integrate enrichment, extended care, and summer programs with the academic program, and to ensure responsiveness to the evolving needs of the school community
Identify and develop enrichment offerings, create and maintain the enrichment catalog, and oversee registration and withdrawal processes
Lead parent communication related to enrichment programming, including the enrichment catalog, schedule updates, camp information, and registration details

School day responsibilities

Model and support the implementation of the School’s mission, vision, and strategic goals
Collaborate closely with the Dean of Students, Elementary School Principal, and Assistant Principal to support and oversee student life
Serve as a visible, active, and engaged presence on campus, particularly during outdoor supervision, by proactively engaging with students, supporting positive behavior, and building strong relationships across the community
Serve as an on-call substitute teacher, as needed
Provide small group and/or individualized student support, as requested by the Elementary School Principal
Support the Principal in working with parents, faculty, and student groups to advance educational programs and initiatives
Collaborate with teachers and program staff to ensure clear, consistent, and effective communication with parents and families regarding program activities, student progress, and related matters
Assist with administrative responsibilities as directed by the Elementary School Principal and Assistant Principal
Perform other duties as assigned

Leadership Responsibilities

Ensure all programs meet applicable health and safety standards and are implemented in accordance with School policies and procedures
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records related to enrollment, attendance, and program finances
Oversee the procurement of equipment, supplies, and materials, ensuring all purchases remain within budget and comply with School policies
Manage program-related inquiries and concerns, responding in a timely, professional, and solution-oriented manner to parents, students, and staff
Conduct ongoing evaluation and assessment of programs to ensure quality, effectiveness, and continuous improvement
Evaluate and support Program Instructors through regular feedback and assessment, ensuring high standards of performance and professional growth

Position Qualifications/Skills

Bachelor’s Degree in education or related field
Experience working in a school and with enrichment programs
Previous leadership experience running after-school programs, enrichment, or licensed programs
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

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

Compensation and Benefits
Our compensation is based on education and years of experience. The salary range for this full-time position for the 2024-25 school year is $72,000 to $87,000, 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.