Director of Community Education

Director of Community Education JobID: 5128

Position Type:

Administration/Director

Date Posted:

5/20/2026

Location:

Community Education

Date Available:

07/13/26 As Agreed

Closing Date:

06/08/26 or Until Filled

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Director of Community Education

Schedule: 5 days / week (Monday - Friday), 8 hours / day, 260 Days / Year

Location: District Office

Beginning: 07/13/2026 or As Agreed Upon

Salary: $152,784 plus benefits

Deadline to Apply: 06/08/2026 or Until Filled

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools is seeking an individual who has the vision and expertise to provide leadership and direct the Community Education department. ISD 877 is a 45-minute drive northwest of the Twin Cities with approximately 5,000 students district wide attend 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, 1 alternative high school and 1 transitions program.

BHM District 877 website: http://www.bhmschools.org

City of Buffalo website: http://www.ci.buffalo.mn.us

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identifies community needs and plans, develops, implements, and evaluates a balanced program for all segments of the community including, but not limited to, early childhood, youth, adult, and senior citizen education, recreation, cultural and civic affairs, social services, and school age child care.
• Provides leadership and oversight for all Community Education Programs including Adult Basic Education, Adults with Disabilities programs, School Age Care, Drivers Education, Adult Continuing Education, Recreation, Aquatics, Youth Enrichment, Early Childhood Family Education, School Readiness, Early Childhood Screening, Summer Programming, Community use of School Facilities, and other related Community Education services.
• Recruits and recommends the selection of staff; trains staff and evaluates progress and performance; assigns and monitors work load of all Community Education personnel including program coordinators.
• Develops and monitors an annual budget for Community Education programs; directs, controls, and accounts for all Community Education and Summer School expenditures, revenues, and fiscal operations.
• Develops and implements marketing and communication strategies for Community Education Programs.
• Assists in coordination of community use for school facilities. Reviews, develops, modifies, recommends, and enforces policies, procedures, and standards for community use of school facilities.
• Provides leadership for all Discovery Center programs and operations as a building administrator.
• Leads an active district-wide Community Education advisory council representative of the school district population. Oversees development and operation of other program-focused advisory councils within the Community Education department.
• Developments and promotes programs that appeal and are relevant to diverse populations.
• Developments and maintains positive school/business/community partnerships.
• Serves as district ambassador with the business community.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in education, community development, or other related field.
• Master's degree in education, community development, or other related field.
• Current Community Education Director license.
• Knowledge of current trends and best practices in community education.
• Supervisory experience with strong leadership, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.

See why BHM Schools is the place to dream, believe and achieve. From early childhood, to kindergarten to graduation and to adulthood, the BHM School District provides a variety of opportunities for every age. Click HERE or visit our website at www.bhmschools.org to view a short video about our district.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants interested in this position must complete an application online by visiting our district website at www.bhmschools.org.> District> Employment> Current Openings & Online Application. If you previously applied with BHM Schools and wish to update your application materials, login to AppliTrack and select 'edit.' If you need technical support please visit applitrack.com/apphelp for answers to frequently asked application questions or 'submit a request' to AppliTrack for assistance with your application.

Thank you,

Human Resources