Dena'ina Language Coach

Kenaitze Indian Tribe•Kenai, AK

30d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dena'ina Language Coach shall collaborate with the Dena'ina Language Institute and Dena'ina Culture Center team to coordinate and co-instruct language and culture classes. The Dena'ina Language Coach shall coordinate and teach the Dena'ina Language and Culture classes taught within Tribal Programs and community partners including but not limited to the Tułen Charter School.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent Dena'ina cultural and language experience may substitute for a degree
Three (3) years' teaching youth
Two (2) years' experience teaching adults Dena'ina cultural practices and traditions
Dena'ina language and literacy
Bilingual
Coursework in Dena'ina, language acquisition
Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities
Valid Alaska State Driver license and must remain insurable under the Tribe's policy, or obtain within ninety (90) days
Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification or be obtained within thirty (30) days
High level of energy with ability to motivate staff and students
Creative design skills for developing curriculum
Builds content in Tribal language learning software
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Creative, motivational approach to achieving goals
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.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Dena'ina Language Institute and Culture Center Managers to align language work with Kenaitze Indian Tribe's mission and vision
Collect, analyze and interpret language instructor data to monitor success
Lead Dena'ina language work as a learner, teacher, and innovator
Monitor language instruction program implementation
Ensure Dena'ina Cultural overlay on all language instructor curriculum
Learn then train language instructor staff in Dena'ina Language for All strategies, methods, techniques and approaches
Facilitate and align Blended Learning approach, Dena'ina Language curriculum, and resources
Support language and instructional development of staff and learners
Create and refine instructor materials, rubrics, and processes to ensure program reproducibility of Language Instructor Program
Ensures compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, Tribal policies and TERO ordinance