Language Teacher Assistant

Santo Domingo Tribe•Santo Domingo Pueblo / Kewa, NM

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Language Teacher Assistant is responsible for assisting Language Teachers in planning, preparing, and conducting language lessons, classroom activities, and conducting childcare services. The Language Teacher Assistant will assist the Language Teachers with the planning and coordination of classroom activities, outdoor activities, field trips, and family engagement events. All activities surrounding language immersion are to enhance the child's development and fluency of the Keres language and culture. The Language Teacher Assistant will ultimately provide culturally relevant, quality childcare services for children aged 8 weeks to 13 years of age, in accordance with Departmental, Federal & Tribal standards, regulations and laws.

Requirements

Must be an enrolled tribal member of Santo Domingo Pueblo.
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of 1 year experience as a childcare provider (care giver) and/or teaching.
Must obtain CDA within reasonable time.
Highly motivated to learn and speak Keres.
Experience and knowledge in Kewa culture and proper protocols.
Must obtain CPR/First Aid Certification and complete all required Health and Safety Training within 3 months of hire.
Valid driver's license with ability to meet Santo Domingo Pueblo liability insurance requirements and maintain eligibility for insurance.
Must be able to pass a background check and a new hire drug screening.

Responsibilities

Assisting Language Teachers in planning, preparing, and conducting language lessons, classroom activities, and conducting childcare services.
Assisting the Language Teachers with the planning and coordination of classroom activities, outdoor activities, field trips, and family engagement events.
Enhancing the child's development and fluency of the Keres language and culture through language immersion activities.
Providing culturally relevant, quality childcare services for children aged 8 weeks to 13 years of age, in accordance with Departmental, Federal & Tribal standards, regulations and laws.