Community Education Program Coordinator

Position Type:
Community Ed/Program Coordinator

Date Posted:
6/9/2026

Location:
District Education Facility-Comm Ed

Closing Date:
06/19/2026
COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Reports to: Director of Community Education

Department: Program Managers

Works with: Administrators, Community Members, Students, Teachers, Childcare Staff

Job Summary:
Under the general direction of the Director of Community Education, this position develops, staffs, coordinates and evaluates programs within the umbrella of Community Education. This includes a portion of Childcare, Early Childhood, Recreation, and Enrichment programming.

Duties/Responsibilities:

PERSONNEL

• With direction and support from the Director of Community Education, recruit, hire and train staff based on program needs.
• Conducts non-licensed staff evaluations and handles personnel issues.
• Develops and provides program orientation, on-going staff development and training opportunities for staff

PROGRAM

• Coordinates, monitors and provides leadership to program staff in the daily conduct of programs.
• Directs for development of collaborative lesson planning between Early Childhood programs and childcare for best practices.
• Communicates and problem solves with administrators, parents district personnel regarding students, staff and/or program issues.

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

• Assists and makes recommendations concerning fiscal needs and requirements.
• Responsible for record keeping, billing and fee management of programs.

COMMUNICATIONS

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Having the ability to communicate with children, staff, parents, administrators, and building personnel regarding concerns, issues, and activities.
• Interactions require the explanation of program operational rules, working with others to gain cooperation and understanding of issues/needs.

GENERAL LEADERSHIP

• Knowledge of practices, techniques and fundamentals of all Community Education Programs
• Fundamentals of supervision and supervisory techniques
• Knowledge of School Age Care, Department of Human Services, and Early Childhood program operational policies and procedures
• Perform administrative activities involved in maintaining, updating and preparing staff files, records and reports with requirements.

Job Requirements:

• Minnesota Teaching license:
  Birth to 3rd Grade Early Childhood Education
• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field OR 3 years equivalent experience
• 1 to 3 years prior work-related experience preferred in education or related field
• Must possess strong communication skills to direct and build relationships with students, administrators, other staff members, parents and community members.

Work Environment:

• This is an administrative and supervisory position performing job duties and assignments in a typical office environment where there are a minimum of environmental hazards and risks associated with performing the job.

Physical Job Requirements:

• Employee is continuously required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, talk, and hear; frequently sits, stoops, kneels and/or crouches, reach with hands and arms in the performance of the job. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally; and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment of the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
• The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

This position follows the Program Managers Contract and is a 12-month position. The salary range will be $50,164 to $60,590. Additional benefits are offered for health insurance, 403B, PERA, vacation time, and sick time.

Any questions about the position can contact the Director of Community Education Stephanie Ruegemer .us