African American Cultural Liaison (Multiple Positions)

Eden Prairie Schools•Eden Prairie, MN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as an African American Cultural Liaison, with multiple positions available at Central Middle School and Eden Prairie High School. The role involves engaging African American populations, explaining cultural contexts, navigating the U.S. educational system for African American students and families, and bridging cultural gaps. The liaison will also maintain confidentiality and appropriate boundaries, collaborate effectively, think critically, solve problems proactively, and utilize data analysis and tech proficiency.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (required)
Commitment to equity
Experience engaging African American populations
Deep knowledge of African American cultural norms and diversity
Ability to explain cultural contexts, navigate U.S. educational systems as they relate to the experience of African American students and families, and bridge cultural gaps
Maintain confidentiality and appropriate boundaries
Strong collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Proactive and resourceful
Data analysis and Tech proficiency (Microsoft Office, Google Tools: Docs, Forms, Slides)
Valid driver's license and reliable means of transportation required

Nice To Haves

2 years post-secondary training in related fields

Responsibilities

Engage African American populations.
Explain cultural contexts.
Navigate U.S. educational systems as they relate to the experience of African American students and families.
Bridge cultural gaps.
Maintain confidentiality and appropriate boundaries.
Collaborate effectively.
Think critically and solve problems.
Be proactive and resourceful in anticipating needs, seeking opportunities to improve systems, support colleagues, and address challenges.
Utilize data analysis and tech proficiency (Microsoft Office, Google Tools: Docs, Forms, Slides).