Community Education Director
Apply NowCompany: East Grand Forks Public Schools
Location: East Grand Forks, MN 56721
Description:
Position Type:
Community Education/Director
Date Posted:
3/4/2025
Location:
District
Date Available:
07/01/2025
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Job Title: Community Education Director
School Name: District Office
Job Type: Full-time, 223 Days
Start Date: July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026
Salary Range: $80,000-$100,000
Benefits: Contributions to health, dental and life insurance plans, with the district covering a portion of premiums. Sick leave and Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST). Access to bereavement, jury, military, and unpaid childcare leave along with a matched 403(b) plan and professional development opportunities.
Reporting Relationship: The Community Education Director reports directly to the Superintendent.
East Grand Forks, MN is a city with apopulation of approximately 9,000 and located in the heart of the Red River Valley in Northwest Minnesota. It borders Grand Forks, ND and is very close to the University of North Dakota and Northland Community and Technical College. The district's K-12 enrollment is approximately 1950 students as well as a thriving preschool program. The district has four separate school buildings housing grades PreK-2, 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12. The district also boasts a thriving Preschool Program and lifelong learning opportunities through Community Education.
Our VISION is EXCELLENCE - theexpectation for every learner, every day!
Our MISSION is that East Grand Forks Public Schools will engage and empower learners to contribute and succeed in a diverse and changing world.
Position Summary: The Community Education Director is responsible for developing and overseeing programs that promote lifelong learning and community engagement. This role focuses on expanding educational and enrichment opportunities for all ages, fostering partnerships, and ensuring programs align with community needs and district goals.
Essential Duties: The Community Education Director is responsible for planning, developing, and overseeing educational and enrichment programs that serve individuals of all ages within the community. This role involves managing community education initiatives, coordinating adult and youth enrichment programs, supervising early childhood and school-age care services, and fostering partnerships with local organizations. The director ensures programs align with community needs, oversees budgeting and staffing, and promotes lifelong learning opportunities while adhering to district and state policies.
Key Responsibilities: The Community Education Director oversees the development, implementation, and management of educational and enrichment programs for all ages, ensuring community engagement, program quality, budget management, and compliance with district and state policies.
Qualifications:
Application Process:
Community Education/Director
Date Posted:
3/4/2025
Location:
District
Date Available:
07/01/2025
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Job Title: Community Education Director
School Name: District Office
Job Type: Full-time, 223 Days
Start Date: July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026
Salary Range: $80,000-$100,000
Benefits: Contributions to health, dental and life insurance plans, with the district covering a portion of premiums. Sick leave and Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST). Access to bereavement, jury, military, and unpaid childcare leave along with a matched 403(b) plan and professional development opportunities.
Reporting Relationship: The Community Education Director reports directly to the Superintendent.
East Grand Forks, MN is a city with apopulation of approximately 9,000 and located in the heart of the Red River Valley in Northwest Minnesota. It borders Grand Forks, ND and is very close to the University of North Dakota and Northland Community and Technical College. The district's K-12 enrollment is approximately 1950 students as well as a thriving preschool program. The district has four separate school buildings housing grades PreK-2, 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12. The district also boasts a thriving Preschool Program and lifelong learning opportunities through Community Education.
Our VISION is EXCELLENCE - theexpectation for every learner, every day!
Our MISSION is that East Grand Forks Public Schools will engage and empower learners to contribute and succeed in a diverse and changing world.
Position Summary: The Community Education Director is responsible for developing and overseeing programs that promote lifelong learning and community engagement. This role focuses on expanding educational and enrichment opportunities for all ages, fostering partnerships, and ensuring programs align with community needs and district goals.
Essential Duties: The Community Education Director is responsible for planning, developing, and overseeing educational and enrichment programs that serve individuals of all ages within the community. This role involves managing community education initiatives, coordinating adult and youth enrichment programs, supervising early childhood and school-age care services, and fostering partnerships with local organizations. The director ensures programs align with community needs, oversees budgeting and staffing, and promotes lifelong learning opportunities while adhering to district and state policies.
Key Responsibilities: The Community Education Director oversees the development, implementation, and management of educational and enrichment programs for all ages, ensuring community engagement, program quality, budget management, and compliance with district and state policies.
- Develop and manage classes / activities that reflect community interests.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate the district's preschool programming to meet the needs of children and families in the community.
- Oversee the operation of community education programs, including scheduling, staffing, and facilities management.
- Coordinate assessments to monitor student progress and readiness for kindergarten.
- Prepare and manage the community education budget, ensuring fiscal responsibility and sustainability, including the preschool budget, ensuring efficient use of resources and alignment with program goals.
- Ensure programs meet local, state, and federal regulations and prepare reports on program outcomes, participation, and financial performance.
- Recruit, hire, train and evaluate youth and adult enrichment program instructors, school readiness staff and volunteers.
- Identify and pursue funding opportunities, including grants, to support community education programming to include preschool programming.
- Act as a liaison between the school district and the community to promote lifelong learning initiatives.
- This position requires flexibility, with time spent in both office settings and at program sites.
- Evening and weekend hours may be required
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, Public Administration, or a related field (Master's preferred).
- License: MN Community Education Director License.
- Experience: Preference may be given to candidates with experience in community education, preschool coordination, or related roles and candidates with a strong understanding of early childhood development and education best practices.
- Skills:
- Leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple programs and responsibilities effectively.
- Budget management and grant writing expertise.
Application Process:
- Interested candidates should apply on-line through the Frontline, by going to the EGF Human Resources page of the district's website (egf.k12.mn.us) and complete the application process.
- Application/resume review will begin on March 20, 2025
- East Grand Forks Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.