Job Posting: Manager, Community Education

Location: Educational Service Center, 11200 93rd Ave N, Maple Grove, MN 55369 (with support across multiple school sites)
Hours: Full-Time, 12-Month, Exempt, 260/261 Days

The Manager, Community Education is a key leadership role within the department, responsible for the strategic and operational management of multiple programs. This position ensures programs are high-quality, accessible, and aligned with district goals while supporting staff development, student success, and family engagement.

Position Summary
The Manager, Community Education plans, develops, and evaluates Community Education programs in collaboration with staff and stakeholders. This role oversees program operations, staffing, and budget management while fostering innovation, quality improvement, and community partnerships. The Manager provides strategic and performance leadership, supervises program staff, and ensures compliance with all district policies and childcare regulations.

This position is ideal for someone with experience in community education, school-age care, or youth development programs, and a passion for leading teams, enhancing programs, and engaging diverse communities.

Supervisory Responsibilities
Direct Supervision:

• Site Supervisors (3-4 positions)
• Additional staff as assigned

Indirect Supervision:

• Educational Support Professionals (40-70 employees)
• Instructors (Kidstop/Four Star Express, 10-20 employees)

The Manager provides guidance, coaching, and performance evaluations for direct reports and supports program staff in achieving operational and student success goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership (20%)

• Align Community Education programs with the district's mission and core values.
• Participate in district initiatives, committees, and task forces.
• Develop and communicate a shared vision for assigned program areas.
• Conduct program assessments, prepare reports, and implement improvements.
• Develop training materials and supervise building supervisors.

Performance Leadership (25%)

• Build staff capacity and apply technical expertise to enhance program effectiveness.
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate staff, including providing timely feedback.
• Lead delegation of tasks and responsibilities to ensure efficient workflow.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and training staff, including summer and school year employees.
• Provide on-call or on-site support for program staff as needed.

Management (20%)

• Administer/monitor program budgets, monitor staffing ratios, and ensure fiscal accountability.
• Ensure compliance with district policies, state childcare regulations, and permitting systems.
• Implement data management systems and oversee program reporting and documentation.

Interpersonal Skills (15%)

• Maintain visibility and accessibility within the organization and programs.
• Communicate effectively with staff, families, and community partners.
• Build relationships with diverse stakeholders and manage conflicts professionally.
• Represent the district in community engagement, partnerships, and program initiatives.

Professionalism (20%)

• Model ethical behavior, confidentiality, and adaptability.
• Promote professional development and growth for self and staff.
• Support marketing, outreach, and promotional efforts for Community Education programs.
• Foster inclusive, culturally responsive environments.

Other Duties:

• Perform other duties as assigned that support the mission and operations of Community Education and District.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Community Education, Education, Youth Development, Early Childhood, Human Development, Adult Education, or a related field (required).
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant programming experience.
• 0-1 year of supervisory experience.
• Experience in public school and/or community-based programming is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Expertise in community education programming and school-age care.
• Skilled in staff development, coaching, and evaluation.
• Experience in recruitment, hiring, and staff management.
• Budget management, data analysis, and fiscal accountability skills.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Proficiency in computers and program management systems.
• Commitment to continuous professional growth and program quality.

Salary Range: $91,841 - $114,227 + benefits
FLSA Status: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Management Personnel I-M
Reports To: Coordinator of Community Education