Director of Community Education – Bloomington

Mn Mcea; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 155,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance & Disability

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bloomington Public Schools is seeking a Director of Community Education to provide visionary leadership for lifelong learning programs, services, and partnerships that serve students, families, and the broader community.

The role focuses on strategic direction, fiscal stewardship, program quality, and collaboration across district teams to expand opportunities, remove barriers to participation, and ensure accessible, high-impact community education throughout Bloomington.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to establish a clear vision, lead complex operations, manage competing priorities, and translate strategic goals into measurable results.
• Strong understanding of the principles, philosophy, funding structures, and operational responsibilities of comprehensive public school Community Education programs.
• Proven ability to lead and develop supervisors and staff, establish accountability, manage performance, and build effective, collaborative teams.
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing budgets, analyzing financial performance, allocating resources, and maintaining effective fiscal controls and sustainable programs.
• A strong commitment to culturally responsive leadership, inclusive practices, and identifying and addressing barriers that limit access, opportunity, or participation.
• Experience working effectively with students, families, and community members in a diverse community, including meaningful collaboration with individuals and groups that have historically experienced barriers to access or participation.
• Ability to work effectively with district administrators, principals, school staff, families, community partners, and other stakeholders to align Community Education with broader district priorities.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, relationship-building, and public relations skills.
• Strong facilitation, collaboration, conflict-resolution, and consensus-building skills.
• Excellent written, oral, presentation, facilitation, and relationship-building skills, including the ability to navigate complex issues, resolve conflict, and build consensus.
• Demonstrated ability to collect, interpret, and use data to assess community needs, evaluate programs, establish priorities, and lead continuous improvement.
• Knowledge and experience developing or leading high-quality programs for youth and adults that respond to learners’ abilities, interests, aspirations, and areas for growth.
• Demonstrated ability to build productive relationships, facilitate meaningful community involvement, and develop partnerships that expand opportunities and support shared priorities.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with a demonstrated commitment to professionalism, transparency, safety, customer service, and responsible stewardship of public resources.
• Previous leadership experience in a public school Community Education department or comparable educational or community-based organization is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership, administrative oversight, and operational direction for a comprehensive Community Education department.
• Develop and manage annual operating budgets, monitor revenues and expenditures, and ensure financial stewardship.
• Evaluate program fees, staffing models, cost recovery, and resource allocation to balance affordability, accessibility, quality, and financial accountability.
• Identify and pursue grants, partnerships, and other funding opportunities to sustain, enhance, and expand programs.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate departmental procedures, operational practices, and service standards that promote efficiency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Recommend district policies related to Community Education for consideration by the Board of Education.
• Collaborating with district leadership to integrate Community Education programs and services with PreK-12 learning opportunities and district initiatives.
• Providing leadership for the marketing and promotion of Community Education programs, in collaboration with district communications staff, to strengthen awareness, participation, and community engagement.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, administration, business, or a related field

Master’s degree in a related field preferred

Minnesota Director of Community Education administrative license, PreK-Adult, or eligibility to serve under an applicable authorization approved by the Minnesota Board of School Administrators

Job description

Director of Community Education Job Posting

October, 2026

Join a dynamic team of caring professionals dedicated to guiding all learners to dream, believe, and achieve their greatest potential.

Advancing the District Mission

Bloomington Public Schools is a mission-driven school district committed to empowering and equipping each learner to succeed in a rapidly changing world.

The Director of Community Education provides visionary, strategic, and operational leadership for a comprehensive system of lifelong learning programs and community services. The Director advances the district’s mission by expanding educational opportunities, removing barriers to participation, strengthening partnerships, and ensuring high-quality, accessible, and financially responsible programs that serve students, families, and community members.

As a key district leader, the Director is responsible for the overall effectiveness, organizational performance, fiscal stewardship, and continuous improvement of Community Education programs and services, ensuring alignment with the district’s strategic priorities and evolving community needs.

Leadership & Program Direction

The Director provides strategic leadership, administrative oversight, and operational direction for a comprehensive and integrated Community Education department. Key responsibilities include:

• Providing leadership for the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of Community Education programs and services, including school-age care, youth and adult enrichment, adult learning, aquatics, and building/activity center reservations.
• Establishing departmental priorities, measurable goals, and performance expectations aligned with the district’s strategic plan.
• Conducting community needs assessments and analyzing enrollment, participation, demographic, financial, and program performance data to identify emerging needs and opportunities.
• Developing and managing annual operating budgets, monitoring revenues and expenditures, and ensuring responsible fiscal management and long-term program sustainability.
• Evaluating program fees, staffing models, cost recovery, and resource allocation to balance affordability, accessibility, quality, and financial accountability.
• Identifying and pursuing grants, partnerships, and other funding opportunities to sustain, enhance, and expand programs and services.
• Developing, implementing, and evaluating departmental procedures, operational practices, and service standards that promote efficiency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Recommending district policies related to Community Education for consideration by the Board of Education.
• Collaborating with district leadership to integrate Community Education programs and services with PreK-12 learning opportunities and district initiatives.
• Providing leadership for the marketing and promotion of Community Education programs, in collaboration with district communications staff, to strengthen awareness, participation, and community engagement.

Personnel Leadership & Organizational Management

The Director manages, directs, and supervises department personnel directly and through designated coordinators, supervisors, and managers. Responsibilities include:

• Screening, interviewing, selecting, and recommending candidates for supervisory positions and participating in the selection of licensed and classified staff.
• Conducting performance evaluations for direct reports and supporting effective supervision throughout the department.
• Designing and maintaining an effective departmental organizational structure, including the assignment of responsibilities, authority, and accountability.
• Providing leadership for staff development and professional learning that strengthens individual and organizational capacity.
• Monitoring program operations to ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal laws, regulations, requirements, and fiscal guidelines.
• Fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and culturally responsive workplace focused on service, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Community Engagement & Partnerships

The Director establishes, leads, and coordinates advisory councils and other engagement opportunities that provide meaningful avenues for community input into needs assessments, program development, and continuous improvement, and provides oversight of the consortium relationship and programs in partnership with Richfield, Edina and Eden Prairie.

The position develops and maintains strategic partnerships with community organizations, governmental agencies, businesses, nonprofits, and other stakeholders to expand opportunities and strengthen Community Education programs and services.

The Director also represents Bloomington Public Schools on community boards, agency committees, professional organizations, and other collaborative groups to strengthen relationships, increase coordination, and advance district and community priorities.

Facilities & Administrative Oversight

The Director oversees the development and implementation of Board-approved policies and administrative procedures governing the community use of school district facilities.

The position also oversees the preparation and submission of district, state, and federal reports related to Community Education programs and services, including statistical and financial reports, program evaluations, and other required documentation.

Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned based on district needs.

Qualifications and Leadership Competencies

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Demonstrated ability to establish a clear vision, lead complex operations, manage competing priorities, and translate strategic goals into measurable results.
• Strong understanding of the principles, philosophy, funding structures, and operational responsibilities of comprehensive public school Community Education programs.
• Proven ability to lead and develop supervisors and staff, establish accountability, manage performance, and build effective, collaborative teams.
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing budgets, analyzing financial performance, allocating resources, and maintaining effective fiscal controls and sustainable programs.
• A strong commitment to culturally responsive leadership, inclusive practices, and identifying and addressing barriers that limit access, opportunity, or participation.
• Experience working effectively with students, families, and community members in a diverse community, including meaningful collaboration with individuals and groups that have historically experienced barriers to access or participation.
• Ability to work effectively with district administrators, principals, school staff, families, community partners, and other stakeholders to align Community Education with broader district priorities.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, relationship-building, and public relations skills.
• Strong facilitation, collaboration, conflict-resolution, and consensus-building skills.
• Excellent written, oral, presentation, facilitation, and relationship-building skills, including the ability to navigate complex issues, resolve conflict, and build consensus.
• Demonstrated ability to collect, interpret, and use data to assess community needs, evaluate programs, establish priorities, and lead continuous improvement.
• Knowledge and experience developing or leading high-quality programs for youth and adults that respond to learners’ abilities, interests, aspirations, and areas for growth.
• Demonstrated ability to build productive relationships, facilitate meaningful community involvement, and develop partnerships that expand opportunities and support shared priorities.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with a demonstrated commitment to professionalism, transparency, safety, customer service, and responsible stewardship of public resources.
• Previous leadership experience in a public school Community Education department or comparable educational or community-based organization is preferred.

Required Education & Licensure

• Bachelor’s degree in education, administration, business, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Minnesota Director of Community Education administrative license, PreK-Adult, or eligibility to serve under an applicable authorization approved by the Minnesota Board of School Administrators.

Salary

Level 18 on the Community Education Salaried Plan – Salary Range: $155,172.26 - $157,111.91

Benefits

Bloomington Public Schools offers a variety of benefits to help take care of employees' health and well-being. These benefits may include:

• Health & Dental Insurance: Employees can choose from health and dental plans to help cover medical and dental needs for themselves and their families. Employee only coverage for Health insurance is $0 per paycheck. The District also contributes to an HSA account to help cover medical expenses.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance: Employees get free life insurance, which provides money to their family if something happens to them while employed with the district. Additionally, your spouse and dependent children to age twenty-six are also covered. There is also LTD insurance to help if they can't work due to illness or injury for an extended period of time.
• Retirement & Pension Savings: Employees can save money for their future through a retirement plan or pension. The district helps by contributing money towards their savings through match, and through contributions to the State retirement plan.
• Paid Time Off: Employees accrue time off for things like Earned Personal Leave or sick days.
• Employee Support: There is also help for employees with life events through a free Employee Assistance Program. This program covers many things, including mental health, financial health, aging parent resources, young family resources.