OPEN POSITIONS

• Instructional Program Administrator
  The Buffett Early Childhood Institute at the University of Nebraska is seeking qualified individuals for the position of  Instructional Program Administrator. The Instructional Program Administrator is critical to improving student achievement based on the three pillars of quality, equity, and continuity for children birth to Grade 3 in the Superintendents’ Early Childhood Plan. The role of the program administrator is to strengthen the educational facilitators’ capacity, their understanding of instructional practices as related to School as Hub, and coaching skills. This position will work collaboratively with the Principal Leadership Program Administrator and others in the Program Development unit, Professional Learning, Workforce, Communications, and Research and Evaluation. The Instructional Program Administrator will also promote reflection, provide guidance, establish structure, and focus on strengths, collaboration, and common issues of concern across the schools and districts that are part of the Superintendents’ Plan. Requirements for the position include a master's degree and five years of increasing responsibility in elementary and/or early childhood education to include a minimum of three years of teaching experience in PreK-Grade 3; certified in elementary teaching; excellent written and oral communication skills and attention to detail.