Education Culture Aide (MTM Only)

Muckleshoot Indian Tribe • Auburn, WA

1d • $48,777 - $64,221

About The Position

Under the guidance of the assigned staff member, the Education Culture Aide assists teachers and students with cultural activities and implementation of the cultural curriculum. The position supports individual students and groups, including at-risk students and students with special needs, in learning cultural arts and indigenous processes. Duties may also include routine clerical tasks, participation in required meetings and activities, and other office or field duties as needed, whether or not related to regular responsibilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• One year of experience performing Tribal cultural activities and applying indigenous processes, including at least six months of experience working with school-age children.
• Skill in using necessary equipment, computers, machinery, tools, or software, including safe handling of scissors, needles, awls, chisels, saws, sewing machines, and knives.
• Ability to work with students in a positive and confident manner and demonstrate techniques.
• Reading, writing, and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of cultural plants used to manufacture native utilitarian items; indigenous collection processes and practices; cultural-group history, stories, songs, and dances; design and construction of cultural items; preparation of raw materials; and Muckleshoot history, culture, and arts.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, observe safe work practices, establish and maintain cooperative work relationships, arrive punctually, attend required training, maintain confidentiality, assist in preparing and implementing relevant cultural activities and curriculum, and adapt to changes in the work environment.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including regularly using manual and finger dexterity, sitting, talking, seeing or hearing, and remaining still while designing and implementing activities; occasionally standing, walking, balancing, bending, crouching, kneeling, twisting, using foot controls, operating a motor vehicle, and lifting or moving up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cultural activities such as song, dance, regalia making, beadwork, drum making, and weaving instruction, tailored to individual student needs and groups that may include at-risk or special-needs youth.
• Gather and prepare cultural arts and educational materials for instruction and activities.
• Help students develop skills in beadwork, weaving, dance, and other practices specific to indigenous processes.
• Assist students in learning about indigenous processes, including collection processes, procedures, and practices.
• Use positive reinforcement and other appropriate techniques to motivate students and encourage achievement.
• Help maintain an orderly, attractive, and positive learning environment.
• Perform routine clerical tasks as needed.
• Attend or participate in required staff meetings and other necessary activities.
• Perform a range of office and field duties as needed, which may or may not relate to regular responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED