Klallam Language Teacher

Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe•Port Angeles, WA

10h•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Klallam Language Teacher manages and teaches daily Klallam language and culture lessons throughout the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe community and in assigned schools. Under the supervision of the Klallam Language Program Manager, the teacher creates and delivers language, history, and culture curricula for the tribal community, surrounding communities, and school districts, and provides cultural assistance at tribal events. The role also supports community programs, coordinates with school and outside-agency staff, and is responsible for students during specified program hours. The position is based at the Culture and Language Building and is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with shifts that may vary according to program needs. Evening and weekend work occurs occasionally. The teacher works toward Tribal and State Klallam Language Teaching Certification through continued education, development and presentation of a lesson portfolio, and completion of the state application and required documents. The position is Indian Preference in hiring in accordance with P.L. 93-638.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED (listed as a desired qualification).
Two years of Klallam language study or experience, such as high school or a Peninsula College certificate, or equivalent experience (desired).
Two years of teaching experience (desired).
Extensive knowledge of Klallam language, culture, and traditions.
Ability to create and implement Klallam language and cultural curricula.
Knowledge of appropriate cultural protocol for hosting and participating in cultural events.
Ability to supervise children and adults of all ages and monitor and respond to events to ensure a safe environment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with tribal youth, adults, elders, tribal and local officials, and agency and school district staff.
Ability to document and organize work time, participant attendance, drum group and class finances, and related information.
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word, Publisher, and Excel.
Clear and effective communication skills.
Ability to work independently, make decisions, maintain program-wide goals and priorities, and work within the supervisor's budget.
Ability to rearrange work schedule for evening and weekend activities; occasional evening and weekend work is required.
Ability to comply with Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Drug Free Workplace policies and maintain strict confidentiality.
Pass a criminal history background check; the posting excludes felonies and child-related offenses.
Before employment, provide a physical exam letter stating freedom from communicable diseases, including a negative TB test.
Work involves sitting, standing, walking, lifting, talking, hearing, reading, and writing; must occasionally lift up to 40 pounds.
Valid Washington State driver's license and clean driving record sufficient to be insurable (desired).

Nice To Haves

Washington State First Peoples’ Language, Culture and Oral Traditions Certification.
First Aid and Infant Child CPR card.
Valid Food Handler’s Permit.
High school diploma or GED.
Two years of Klallam language study or experience, such as high school or a Peninsula College certificate, or equivalent experience.
Two years of teaching experience.
Valid Washington State driver's license and clean driving record sufficient to be insurable.

Responsibilities

Create Klallam language, history, and culture curricula for delivery in the tribal community, surrounding communities, and school districts.
Teach daily Klallam language and culture lessons and provide language, history, and culture lessons in public settings for people of all ages.
Provide cultural and language support and recruit community members for tribal classes, programs, and events, including Drum Group, cultural craft classes, Canoe Journeys, school district events, the Annual Culture Fair, the Elwha Royalty Contest, and afterschool programs.
Assist with Klallam language classes in school districts and at the House of Learning, and support summer and school-break learning programs when needed.
Coordinate with outside-agency staff to plan appropriate lessons and teaching times; give public speeches and communicate about program activities.
Provide administrative support, including creating flyers, advertising programs, managing enrollment and attendance, communicating with parents, and documenting work time and program activities.
Prepare and teach daily language and culture activities and supervise students during specified program hours, maintaining a safe environment.
Work toward Tribal and State Klallam Language Teaching Certification by continuing language education, creating and presenting a lesson portfolio to the certification board, and completing the Washington State teacher certification application with required documents.
Initiate innovative ideas to grow the Culture Program and develop current or new programs for youth and adults.
Attend assigned training and adapt to schedule adjustments, including occasional evening and weekend activities.
Work independently and collaboratively, follow the supervisor's budget, maintain program goals and priorities, and perform other related duties as assigned.
Maintain strict confidentiality.