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Position Type:
  Administration/Community Education Director

Date Posted:
  4/15/2026

Location:
  Paynesville Area Schools – Districtwide

Date Available:
  07/01/2026

Closing Date:
  05/01/2026

Paynesville Area Schools is in search of a Community Education Director beginning July 1, 2026.

Full job description is attached. 

Closing date: May 1, 2026

Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Superintendent, the Director of Community Education manages and provides leadership to the District in implementing and meeting the goals and objectives of preschool and community education programs to meet the needs of lifelong learning, the delivery community education services, and community interests.  The position oversees and provides leadership for youth development and youth services and the Paynesville Area Fitness Center.

Essential duties outlined below are intended as “representative” examples of the level, nature and decision making expected of positions assigned to this classification.  The duties below are not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all duties and tasks performed by the employees assigned to this classification.  


Supervisory Responsibilities:

Direct Supervision:      Community Education Program Coordinator, C.E. Administrative Assistant, PACC Supervisor, PAWS Site Leader, Wraparound Site Leader
Indirect Supervision:   PACC Assistant, PAWS Site Assistants, various contracted personnel

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Manages the Paynesville Area Fitness Center and it’s staff.  Provides for a comprehensive fitness center program to meet the needs of district residents and fitness program patrons.
     
  • Manages and oversees the District’s School Aged Child Care Program, its activities, and its staff. 
  • Performs other duties of a comparable level or type, as required.
    a)  Keeps abreast of changing developments, trends, and technologies within the field.          b)  Attends and participates in various regional and/or state meetings/committees/organizations, as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications:
Requires a minimum of Bachelor’s Degree and Community Education Licensure by the State of MN as a Director of Community Education and at least 3 years’ experience in the management, planning or supervision of community education programs; and/or evidence of equivalent education and experience necessary to perform the requirements of the work.  

Annual salary range: 

$89,000 – $114,000

Benefits: 

  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Long-term disability
  • HRA
  • HSA
  • VEBA
  • 403B
  • Coordinates the scheduling and use of district facilities and implementing the policies and procedures of the district concerning facility use.
     
  • Promotes and markets community education programs, activities, and services.
    a)  Disseminate information to staff, students, advisory council and community members regarding community education programs, classes, and events.
    b)  Promotes awareness of community education and school district services through communication efforts with school, community and state organizations; represent district at various local regional and state-wide meetings.
  • Manages the Paynesville Area Fitness Center and it’s staff.  Provides for a comprehensive fitness center program to meet the needs of district residents and fitness program patrons.
     
  • Manages and oversees the District’s School Aged Child Care Program, its activities, and its staff. 
  • Performs other duties of a comparable level or type, as required.
    a)  Keeps abreast of changing developments, trends, and technologies within the field.          b)  Attends and participates in various regional and/or state meetings/committees/organizations, as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications:
Requires a minimum of Bachelor’s Degree and Community Education Licensure by the State of MN as a Director of Community Education and at least 3 years’ experience in the management, planning or supervision of community education programs; and/or evidence of equivalent education and experience necessary to perform the requirements of the work.  

Annual salary range: 

$89,000 – $114,000

Benefits: 

  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Long-term disability
  • HRA
  • HSA
  • VEBA
  • 403B
  • Plans for, recommends, and administers the approved department budget.
    a)  Administers the approved budget and operating costs of each program area.
    b)  Seeks out alternative funding and grant opportunities and resources, as appropriate.    c)  Prepares and shares financial reports needed or requested.
  • Coordinates the scheduling and use of district facilities and implementing the policies and procedures of the district concerning facility use.
     
  • Promotes and markets community education programs, activities, and services.
    a)  Disseminate information to staff, students, advisory council and community members regarding community education programs, classes, and events.
    b)  Promotes awareness of community education and school district services through communication efforts with school, community and state organizations; represent district at various local regional and state-wide meetings.
  • Manages the Paynesville Area Fitness Center and it’s staff.  Provides for a comprehensive fitness center program to meet the needs of district residents and fitness program patrons.
     
  • Manages and oversees the District’s School Aged Child Care Program, its activities, and its staff. 
  • Performs other duties of a comparable level or type, as required.
    a)  Keeps abreast of changing developments, trends, and technologies within the field.          b)  Attends and participates in various regional and/or state meetings/committees/organizations, as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications:
Requires a minimum of Bachelor’s Degree and Community Education Licensure by the State of MN as a Director of Community Education and at least 3 years’ experience in the management, planning or supervision of community education programs; and/or evidence of equivalent education and experience necessary to perform the requirements of the work.  

Annual salary range: 

$89,000 – $114,000

Benefits: 

  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Long-term disability
  • HRA
  • HSA
  • VEBA
  • 403B

Minimum Qualifications:
Requires a minimum of Bachelor’s Degree and Community Education Licensure by the State of MN as a Director of Community Education and at least 3 years’ experience in the management, planning or supervision of community education programs; and/or evidence of equivalent education and experience necessary to perform the requirements of the work.  

Annual salary range: 

$89,000 – $114,000

Benefits: 

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