Community Ed Specialist- Early Learning; ECFE​/Outreach​/Screening

Community Ed Specialist – Early Learning (ECFE/Outreach/Screening) – Unaffiliated Level 2

Annual Salary Range: $68,557-$83,494 (prorated for part-time schedules)

Work Schedule:

M-F 20 hours/week; full-time, year-round with flexible hours. Hours may include occasional nights and weekends.

• Position Type: UNAFFILIATED
• Date Posted: 3/2/2026
• Location:
  
  District Service Center
• District:
  Wayzata Public Schools ISD 284

The Community Ed Specialist reports to the Early Learning Manager/Director and is responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of Community Ed programs. This is a full-time, year‑round position with variable hours depending on the schedule of events, including occasional nights and weekends.

• Work with classroom staff to implement best practices in early childhood including Pyramid Model, Classroom Engagement Model, LETRS, and Professional Learning Communities.
• Assist with developing new programs and modifying existing ones to enhance offerings; recruit instructors for preschool and adult classes; schedule activities and provide on‑call support during evenings and weekends; support program staff and ensure a high standard of classroom best practices; collaborate with school/district personnel, community organizations, and youth education entities to enhance programs.
• Collaborate with the Communications Department to market programs and grow participation; assist with creating and managing content for print and digital marketing materials and maintaining program web pages; promote and implement quality customer service in conjunction with program staff.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of current programs, modify current programs, and develop new programs as deemed appropriate by the supervisor.

• Early Learning best practices
• Customer service principles
• Staff recruitment and management principles and practices
• Understanding of how to interact effectively with people of diverse educational, cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Familiarity with program development, evaluation, and improvement processes
• Knowledge of educational programming; adult and youth engagement strategies
• Awareness of organizational systems and how to manage data for registrations, evaluations, and scheduling
• Proficiency in technology for word processing, budgeting, billing, and communications (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Suite)
• Marketing and communications knowledge to support program promotion
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and others sufficient to exchange or convey information
• Excellent verbal and written communication for engaging families, staff, and community
• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams and departments effectively
• Capacity to inspire trust through competence, reliability, and sincerity
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects, set and adjust priorities, and meet deadlines
• Attention to detail and ability to stay organized
• Maintain professional composure in challenging situations and with varying personalities
• Demonstrate initiative, flexibility, and a self‑starter mindset

Please see the attached job description.

• Health, Dental, Life, and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible benefit plan
• Employee Well‑Being Program
• 403(b) retirement program
• PERA (Public Employees Retirement Association)

Apply online zataschools.org/careers

This position is considered open and active until 3/9/26.