Culture Instructor

Kenaitze Indian Tribe•Kenai, AK

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Culture Instructor Department: Education Program: Yaghanen Reports to: Elementary or Middle-High School Coordinator Employment Status: Full Time FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Schedule: 40 Hours/52 Weeks Preference: TERO Ordinance 2017-01, P.L. 93-638 Job Summary Provide culturally relevant educational opportunities and prevention services to youth based on the Tribe's values, tradition and culture through in school, after school and summer programming. The Culture Instructor will be responsible for developing culturally appropriate lessons and projects within the Yaghanen K-12 program.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
Three (3) years of experience working with youth in an education setting
A deep understanding and appreciation for the Kenaitze Dena'ina culture, history, and traditions or willingness to learn after hire
Must have a valid Alaska State driver's license and must remain insurable under the Tribe's policy
Must have Pediatric/Adult First Aid/CPR, or obtain within 90 days of hire
Creative, energetic and motivated approach to achieving goals
Demonstrate ability to manage multiple goals, projects, and deadlines
Demonstrate ability to lead, adapt, and align programs with change
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Good oral and written communication
Able to work a varied work schedule, travel to events, competitions and camps
Ability to lift 30 pounds and be physically active
Conducts business in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, respectful and kind when dealing with un'ina, visitors, co-workers and others
This position is a Covered Position subject to all requirements of the Alaska Barrier Crimes Act (ABCA) and to the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, (ICPA). ABCA and ICPA requirements apply and must be complied with at all times in order to remain in the position.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities
Experience in public speaking

Responsibilities

Provides supervision and direction for youth participating in the Tribe's youth programs, including summer camps, Native Youth Olympics, Jabila'ina Dance Group, and Del Dumi Drum Group
Develops and implements cultural and language education lessons to deliver to program participants in the Yaghanen After School program
Works as a team member with Yaghanen staff as directed to insure cultural programming is appropriately reflected
Directs and supervises youth during Yaghanen summer and winter programs. This includes maintaining attendance records.
Provides educational support during school hours in local school buildings
Maintains accurate documentation in the data management system
Transports items (including lifting & driving) for Yaghanen programs
Models appropriate behavior for youth
Ensures compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, Tribal policies and TERO ordinance