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Early Childhood Parent Education Program Administrator African American Ethnic Academy, Inc.

Under the direction of the Board of Directors of the African American Ethnic Academy, Early Childhood Parent Education Program Administrator will provide general administrative support for the program for the Saturday Early Childhood Parent Education Program.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to lead a cooperative team in the development, planning and implementation of an exciting preschool curriculum of discovery and exploration using multicultural/multiethnic preschool curriculum and materials focusing of African and African American history and culture

• Knowledge of and experience in programming for young children including children of color, children from non traditional family structures and children with disabilities

• In depth knowledge of state and federal laws and guidelines governing preschool programming

• Effective written and oral communication skills

• Knowledge of cultural and racial issues that impact child development, family dynamics and community involvement

• Knowledge and experience in conducting multi-cultural/multi-ethnic staff/family development with emphasis on early childhood education

• Experience in developing and managing budgets

• Ability to mentor and be role model and resource for students and families

Minimum Qualifications:

• DPI (Department of Public Instruction) teacher certification in Pre-school Education

• Two-three years professional experience working with Pre-Kindergarten students and families from diverse backgrounds

• Experience in program development, implementation and evaluation

Application Procedure:

Submit a letter of interest with resume and copy of certification to:

African American Ethnic Academy, Inc.
P.O. box 55026,
Madison, WI 53705-8826
c/o Diane Crear

no later than September 8, 2006. A criminal background check will be required.