Director of Adult Education and Community Services; half-time position

Position: Director of Adult Education and Community Services (half time position)

Location: MSAD 11 and Winthrop Public Schools

Date Position Available: July 1, 2026

Certification

Required:

Candidate must hold State of Maine Certification (066) Director of Adult and Community Education and current CHRC authorization through the State of Maine Department of Education. A Master’s Degree completed or in progress is also required.

To coordinate and administer the Kennebec Neighbors Adult Education and Community Services program.

• Successful experience working in a leadership role in education or business.
• Experience in budget development and preparation.
• Demonstrated ability to practice participatory management.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong technology skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, students, and community members.
• Knowledge of effective administration of adult education and community services operations.

• Plans, organizes, directs (oversees/approves), and evaluates all adult education programs and activities.
• Knowledge of the philosophy of and programming of adult level education.
• Knowledge of adult learning theory and effective instructional practices.
• Supervised instructional and support staff.
• Knowledge of adult education standards, curriculum, and assessment.
• Relates positively to the public and understands the importance of considering community needs and wants in regards to programming.
• Works collaboratively with educational, social services, and business partners.
• Writes and implements state and federal grants.
• Develops and oversees annual budget.

Salary: $49,218.50 (.50 fte - Pro-rated based on $98,437)