Language Apprentice Teacher Candidate - F/T
About The Position
The Language Apprentice Teacher Candidate (LATC) is a one (1) year Full-Time/Temporary position with potential for extension. The primary focus is on language learning of the Comanche language, aiming for full conversational proficiency, and subsequently teaching the Comanche language. This role involves active participation in immersion sessions, self-study, and meeting proficiency goals set by the Program Director, which are crucial for continued employment. The LATC will work closely with Mentor-Speakers, contribute to documentation and progress verification, and assist in creating lesson plans and learning materials. Upon achieving conversational proficiency, LATCs will be assigned duties in community classes, public schools, or early childcare programs. The position also includes promoting the Comanche Nation Language Department and performing other assigned duties.
Requirements
- High school diploma required.
- Must be motivated, self-starter and able to work independently.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively in the classroom and with the public.
- Basic office and internet computer skills, and other software programs needed to perform job duties.
- Cooperates with all team members and leadership.
- Ability to develop and implement inquiry and hands-on learning strategies; ability to be creative and to be flexible in thinking.
- Must be available for flexible work hours and work locations as necessary to carry out duties of the position.
- Ability to effectively communicate with people from diverse backgrounds, both verbally and in writing.
- Must possess a Valid Oklahoma Driver's License and be insurable under the Comanche Nation's Motor Vehicle Policy.
- Must be willing to submit to and pass Drug Testing.
- Must be willing to submit to and pass a Federal Background Investigation, employment will be contingent upon successful completion.
Nice To Haves
- Second Language Learning training or facilitator training highly recommended.
Responsibilities
- Attend and participate in daily Comanche language immersion sessions.
- Participate in self-study activities outside of the normal Comanche language immersion hours.
- Meets or exceeds target proficiency goals as set by the program Director.
- Meeting these proficiency goals is a requirement for ongoing employment as an LATC.
- Meet one-on-one with Mentor-Speakers of Comanche language and in group settings.
- Responsible for documentation, compliance, and verifying participant progress in Comanche Language activities.
- Contribute to creation of lesson plans and learning materials for the Comanche language.
- Identify sources of information for teaching Comanche language.
- Participate in joint language revitalization efforts with various individuals, linguists and other academics.
- Promote the activities of the Comanche Nation Language Department to the general public.
- Upon reaching conversational proficiency in level I, II, and III, LATC's will be assigned specific job duties in one or more of these program areas including, but not limited to, community classes, public schools, and early childcare programs, etc.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Annual Leave (4 hours per pay period)
- Sick Leave (4 hours per pay period)
- Birthday Leave
- Bereavement Leave (5 paid days off for specified family members)
- Fifteen (15) Paid Holidays
- Medical Insurance (100% employer paid for employee only)
- Dental Insurance (100% employer paid for employee only)
- Life Insurance (100% employer paid for employee only- $40K coverage)
- 401K-up to 3% match
- Voluntary Benefits (100% employee paid via payroll deduction): Medical Insurance BCBS (Spouse, Child(ren), and Family coverage available)
- Dental Insurance Delta Dental (Spouse, Child(ren), and Family coverage available)
- Vision Insurance VSP (Employee, Spouse, Child(ren), and Family coverage available)
- Short-term Disability
- Long-term Disability
- Additional Employee Life Insurance
- Spouse, and Child Life Insurance
- AFLAC
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
