Community Education Staff

Dysart Unified School District; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Dysart Unified School District is seeking a detail-oriented Community Education Staff member for a full-time, on-site role in Surprise, AZ. You will help plan, coordinate, and deliver community education programs, including after-school activities, classes, and district-sponsored events.

The role requires strong customer service, organizational skills, and the ability to work with families and youth in a learning environment. Evening or weekend availability may be needed as program needs arise.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Organizational and administrative skills: scheduling, records, data entry, basic computer proficiency.
• Problem-solving, teamwork, adaptability to support diverse programs.
• Experience with school-based programs, tutoring, recreation, or child supervision preferred but not required.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required; related education/recreation experience beneficial.
• Ability to follow district policies, maintain confidentiality, and ensure a safe environment.
• Full-time schedule with possible evenings or weekends as needed.
• Experience in a school district or community setting is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with program registration and maintain accurate records.
• Communicate with families and community members; provide front-line customer service.
• Support instructors with materials and logistics; help ensure safe, well-organized learning environments.
• Follow district policies and procedures consistently.
• Assist with outreach to promote offerings through various channels; collaborate with district personnel to meet community needs.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Education/recreation/community services experience beneficial

Tools

Email

Spreadsheets

Registration systems

Job description

Company Description

Dysart Unified School District is an “A” rated, award-winning public school district in the Northwest Phoenix metropolitan area and has been voted the best Public School District two years in a row. The district serves over 23,000 pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students across 140 square miles, including parts of El Mirage, Glendale, Surprise, Youngtown, and Maricopa County. Dysart is home to multiple top-ranked K-8 and high schools in Arizona, as well as the top elementary schools in Surprise and El Mirage. Recognized with AdvancED Accreditation, the district offers high-quality academic programs, before- and after-school services, and community-focused initiatives. With graduation rates exceeding state and national averages, Dysart is committed to preparing all students for college, career, and lifelong success.

Role Description

The Community Education Staff role is a full-time, on-site position located in Surprise, AZ. This role supports the planning, coordination, and delivery of community education programs, including before- and after-school enrichment, recreational classes, and other district-sponsored activities. Day-to-day responsibilities may include assisting with program registration, maintaining accurate records, communicating with families and community members, and providing front-line customer service. The role also involves supporting instructors and program leaders with materials and logistics, helping ensure safe, well-organized learning environments, and following district policies and procedures. Community Education Staff may assist with outreach efforts, promote offerings through various channels, and collaborate with school and district personnel to meet the educational and recreational needs of the community.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills to work effectively with students, families, staff, and community members.
• Candidates should possess organizational and administrative skills, including scheduling, record-keeping, data entry, and basic computer proficiency (e.g., email, spreadsheets, registration systems).
• Candidates should possess skills in problem-solving, teamwork, and adaptability to support a variety of programs, respond to inquiries, and assist in resolving routine issues.
• Candidates should possess skills related to working in educational or youth-focused settings, such as experience with school-based programs, tutoring, recreation, or child supervision.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional coursework or experience in education, recreation, or community services is beneficial.
• Ability to follow district policies, maintain confidentiality, and ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all participants.
• Availability to work a consistent full-time schedule, which may include occasional evenings or weekends based on program needs.
• Prior experience in a school district, community center, or similar environment is preferred but not required.