ECFE​/Preschool Cultural Liaison

Ecfe/Preschool Cultural Liaison

Provide cultural support for English Language Learners in Anoka-Hennepin early learning programs.

Duties include:

• Serve as liaison between ELL families and Anoka-Hennepin Schools early learning programs to meet the needs of ELL students and families.
• Assist early learning staff in orienting new ELL students and families to Early Childhood Family Education and Preschool programs.
• Provide on-going cultural support for ELL families in Anoka-Hennepin Schools early learning programs.
• Attend Early Learning department meetings and coordinate with Early Learning staff to address ELL barriers and challenges.
• Promote community involvement and provide access to resources for ELL families in Anoka-Hennepin Schools early learning programs.
• Provide cultural resources to meet the needs of staff, students, and district families.
• Connect/collaborate with Early Learning staff to develop and plan culturally-specific family engagement events, and/or parent sessions.
• Network and connect with surrounding Cultural Liaisons from nearby school districts on area resources and opportunities.
• Gather and maintain a list of cultural presenters and resources.
• Serve and participate on local committees.
• Meet and collaborate with Parent Involvement Coordinator (parent engagement), Community Schools Supervisor (classes and opportunities), and Community Education Communication Coordinator (language specific communication).
• Meet and collaborate with Student Services Department as needed.
• Provide staff development opportunities as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and two or more years experience with English Language Learners.
• Demonstrated ability to work with parents and children, age birth to five, one-on-one or in groups. This includes children with special needs.
• Knowledge of child development, family systems, adult development.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work closely with parents, staff, administration, and community.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance, including completing an assigned day.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds.
• Ability to perform position responsibilities including physical factors, work devices and materials handling, data functions, and people functions.
• Must be physically working in the building/on site.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingualism or culturally based work experience with African cultures is preferred.

Rate of pay: $54,482 to $59,356 DOQ.

Start Date:

August 10, 2026

HOW TO APPLY:

All Applicants must complete the Anoka-Hennepin Schools online application chools.us/jobs