
Chinese American International School (CAIS) in San Francisco seeks a visionary, entrepreneurial leader to serve as its first full-time Director of Summer Programs. This is a unique opportunity to build a dynamic and mission-aligned summer program from the ground up, leveraging CAIS’s new state-of-the-art campus and nationally recognized dual-language immersion model. Reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations, the Director will be responsible for designing, managing, and growing innovative summer offerings that reflect CAIS’s commitment to educational excellence, multicultural fluency, and community engagement. The ideal candidate brings strategic vision, operational savvy, and a passion for program development to create meaningful, high-quality summer experiences that expand the school’s impact, visibility, and sustainability. This role offers the chance to shape a lasting legacy within a vibrant and inclusive school community.
For detailed information and a link to apply, see the complete position statement. SPARC, the Summer Programs and Auxiliary Revenue Collaborative, is partnering with the school to lead the search.
SPARC provides comprehensive leadership search services exclusively for auxiliary leadership roles. Whether a school is creating a new role, redefining an existing position, or replacing an outgoing director, we'll assist you in attracting, evaluating, and identifying your next auxiliary program leader.
Areas of guidance throughout the search process include:
For more information on how SPARC can assist with your leadership search, contact Executive Director Nat Saltonstall at nat@sparcnational.com.