Director of Community Education Programs [Middle School Programs] (Part-Time 0.6) (SY24-25)

Needham Public Schools is an inclusive, dynamic, and multicultural community seeking an energetic, skilled, and warm part-time (0.6 FTE) Director of Community Education Programs [Middle Schools] to join our team. To enhance our goals of supporting every child, Needham Public Schools seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Needham Community Education (NCE), a department within the Needham Public Schools, provides over 500 fee-based enrichment programs annually for adults and for students in elementary, middle, and high school. NCE also provides an early childcare program for the district’s staff.

The Director of Community Education Programs [Middle School] will develop, manage, and implement the Needham Community Education afterschool programs, including non-competitive sports and a variety of enrichment classes, that support the district’s 2 middle schools - High Rock and Pollard. The Director will work to maintain, manage and promote existing offerings, while working to expand programming to meet the needs of all students.

Responsibilities

Program Development: identifying topics of interest to middle school students; working with school staff to identify curricular connections; recruiting, hiring and supervising teachers and outside vendors

Program Execution: preparing contracts with teachers and vendors; communicating with teachers and vendors about course descriptions, schedules, and policies; scheduling spaces and arranging for supplies and equipment; providing on-site presence to welcome instructors and participants, and to troubleshoot, especially at the beginning of each new semester; making final decisions about class cancellations due to low enrolment and/or circumstances beyond our control; developing positive working relationships with school faculty members, administrators, specialists, support staff, parents and students

Marketing: writing copy for brochures, informational materials, email blasts, website updates, and promotional items for newspapers and school bulletins; editing, proofing, and preparing mailings; distributing marketing materials; promoting programs by speaking with community and school groups

Customer Service: maintaining a positive relationship with staff, students, and parents; responding promptly and professionally to inquiries from staff, parents and community members; executing registration and participation systems that create a welcoming atmosphere to a range of students

Development and Monitoring of Budgets: developing annual and seasonal budget by program area; monitoring budget carefully; working with accounting staff to ensure that financial procedures are followed

Program Evaluation: collecting data that contributes to quality assessments and decisions about future planning (data to include enrollments, demographics, course evaluations, and programming requests)

Planning and Program Improvement: working with NCE team to analyze combined data, conduct research and inquiry as needed to improve all aspects of community programs; working with NCE team to develop goals, objectives, and strategies for the department as a whole and for targeted program areas

All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher degree
• Minimum of two years of direct experience in planning, project development and/or community programming
• Expertise in educational needs assessment and program planning
• Experience with budget development and management
• Linkages with community organizations desirable
  
  

Reports to: Director of Strategic Planning and Community Engagement

Work Hours: 21 hours per week through the school year; 6 weeks vacation

Salary Range

About Needham Public Schools (NPS): NPS has a deep commitment to the success of our diverse students and families and to the professional accomplishments of its educators. Needham devotes itself to cultural proficiency, equity, and community collaboration to fulfill the vision of the Portrait of a Needham Graduate. This METCO district comprises 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 nationally-ranked high school serving approximately 5,500 students. NPS is committed to addressing equity in the district by focusing on improving academic performance for historically marginalized students and ensuring our schools are safe for every child and free of bias, bullying, and hurtful acts that demean and diminish. Read more about our equity work here.

The Needham Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, active military/veteran status, ancestry, genetic information, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, employment policies, and other administered programs and activities. In addition, students who are homeless or of limited English-speaking ability are protected from discrimination in accessing the course of study and other opportunities available through the schools.

Needham Public Schools has a strong commitment to equity. Candidates who also have a strong commitment to this work are encouraged to apply. For more information on our equity work please visit our equity website.