LANGUAGE / CULTURE TRAINEE

Spokane Tribe•WELLPINIT, WA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The goal of the Tribal Language/Culture program is to revitalize the language, culture and history of the Spokane Tribe. Our main goal is to ensure that the language and culture are being passed down from generation to generation. The Language/Culture Teacher Trainee will learn the Spokane Language and assist the efforts to revitalize the Spokane Language and Culture.

Requirements

Must have a valid WA State Driver’s License, and meet Tribal insurance requirements
Must complete a course in Issues in Child Abuse and Neglect (upon hire)
Must be a positive role model for students and community
Must study to become fluent in Spokane Salish
Interest in ethnobotany and traditional knowledge
Will be required to apply for and receive a Tribal and First People’s Language, Culture and Oral Traditions (state) Certification
Must have excellent interpersonal skills, will work respectfully with Elders and other culturally knowledgeable people and students
Must be able to pass required federal and tribal background checks
CPR Training (can be obtained upon hire)
Food handlers training (can obtain upon hire)
Must be self-motivated
Great communication skills
High School Diploma or GED
Must be able to lift 20lbs

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Spokane specific culture and traditions preferred

Responsibilities

Will train to teach Spokane Salish to students from pre-K aged children to adults and substitute as needed.
Will train to teach Spokane cultural ethnobotany to pre-K aged children to adults.
Assist in culturally based curriculum development that addresses and meets the Mission, Vision, Purpose and goals of the Language/Culture Program.
Adopt the Tribal values and teach with the values infused in the lessons and curriculum.
Be able to model the Tribal values in every aspect of your job duties.
Supervise and monitor children at all times.
Participate in scheduled collaborative team meetings.
Must learn the language and culture of the Spokane Tribe.
Train to teach the Spokane Language in oral and written form.
Train to teach Spokane cultural ethnobotany.
Train to teach using several language teaching methods.
Train to teach the language through stories, songs and games.
Train to teach children in outdoor settings and implement cultural field trips.
Train to teach language and culture in Immersion School, Daycare, Head Start and Grade School (after Training).
Must be willing to continue education/training in culturally relevant classroom management, culturally relevant teaching methods, effective teaching, strategies for teaching Native American students, Spokane cultural ethnobotany, Immersion school Training.
Assist in the development and operation of the Back to the Heart Immersion School.
Develop and implement a regular schedule, which includes learning stations, student led learning, choice time, music, cultural activities, and language development.
Assist to develop and utilize appropriate curriculum plans, which reflect the language, culture, and ethnobotany of the Spokane Tribe, and promote the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of not only Native American children but all children.
Use culturally relevant classroom management skills.
Take children outdoors and promote exploration, problem solving, cooperation, socialization, and choice time through traditional guided learning.
Establish short-term and long-term goals that promote individual and group educational plans which embrace language and cultural ways of knowing.
Prepare classroom materials to support developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum/lesson plans; create and change appropriate learning stations.
Train to communicate regularly with parents/guardians regarding each child's progress.
Assist with setting up class times for parents/guardians to learn the language/culture for them to communicate with their children.
Assist in planning and implementation of routine parent meetings with teaching staff.
Document all significant classroom issues.
Assist with breaks, monitoring, and another classroom needs as requested.
Attend meetings, training, and on the job development activities.
Monitor and report child abuse.
Other duties/trainings as requested or assigned.
After completion of training, the Trainee will commit to 3 years of teaching in the classroom(s) as assigned.
Work respectfully with all Language/Culture staff and Elders.
Support the successful execution of cultural events by helping with event setup, on‑site assistance, and post‑event breakdown/clean-up.
Maintain a clean, organized, and professional office environment.
Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge of community programs providing youth services