Community Education Coordinator JobID: 2910 + Position Type: ADULT EDUCATION + Date Posted: 11/25/2024 + Location: Biddeford Adult Education    Biddeford School Department is seeking a Community Education CoordinatorCheckout why we are a different experience (https://youtu.be/Qh-OFdjKN8U) Specific Job Details:This is a full-time year-round position working with our diverse population of adult learners as Community Education Coordinator. We are seeking a dedicated and motivated professional to join our team. The ideal candidate will support the director in overseeing adult education programs, ensuring program excellence, and fostering an environment that promotes lifelong learning. This role is critical to maintaining high standards in curriculum delivery, student engagement, and community outreach. Biddeford Adult Education (https://biddeford.maineadulted.org/) is a community-based program offering a wide range of academic, vocational, and enrichment classes. Key Responsibilities + Assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating adult education academic, vocational, and enrichment programming. + Participate in fiscal management and planning. + Provide leadership to instructors and staff, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and educational standards. + Coordinate program logistics, such as class schedules, instructor assignments, and resource allocation. + Monitor and analyze program performance metrics, including enrollment, retention, and completion rates. + Support professional development initiatives for instructors and staff. + Build partnerships with community organizations, businesses, and educational institutions to enhance program offerings and visibility. + Assist with grant applications, reporting, and compliance with funding requirements. + Address student concerns and ensure a supportive learning environment. Qualifications + Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field (Master’s preferred). + Experience in adult education or program administration. + Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills. + Familiarity with adult education pedagogy and curriculum development. + Fiscal management experience. + Experience working with diverse populations and an understanding of their unique educational needs. Certification/License: + Criminal History Record Check (CHRC), which includes Fingerprints on file with the Maine Department of Education Live and Work in the Biddeford, Maine Community + Located along the Atlantic coastline with miles of beaches + Views of the Saco River to its west + Less than 20 minutes south of the Greater Portland Area + Less than two hours north of Boston. + Home to a growing population of diverse residents + Picturesque downtown + Maine's youngest city with a median age of 29 in the historic downtown + Thriving economy + Many recreational opportunities, including fishing, hiking, biking, public parks, and kayaking (https://heartofbiddeford.org/) Equal OpportunityThe School Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district shall actively work to have the teacher and administrator workforce reflect the student body's diversity.The School Department's selection will be based on those with the highest capabilities, the most vital commitment to quality education, and the greatest probability of effectively implementing the learning program. Therefore, selections will be made without consideration on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, marital status, disability or genetic information, and any other state or federal prohibitions. For the purpose of this policy, "sexual orientation" means a person's actual or perceived heterosexuality, bisexuality, homosexuality, or gender identity or expression.Criminal Background CheckAll employees of Maine schools must be fingerprinted for a criminal history background check. Please create a Department of Education log-in and make an appointment for a fingerprinting appointment at https://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/fingerprintingPlease see other Job Openings at :Biddeford Schools (https://www.biddefordschools.me/o/biddeford/page/employment) Dayton School (https://sites.google.com/daytonschooldept.org/dcs/district-information/employment-opportunities?authuser=0) Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative