Associate Teacher III

Akiuk Memorial School; Kasigluk (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Akiuk Memorial School in Kasigluk, Alaska, part of the Lower Kuskokwim School District, seeks an Associate Teacher III to support elementary learners in a cross-cultural rural Alaska setting.

Starting immediately, the full-time position requires a high school diploma or GED, fluency in Yup’ik and English, and up to one year of teaching aide experience; citizenship or work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Fluent in Yup’ik and English.
• Literacy in English; literacy in Yup’ik required.
• Align with NCLB Paraprofessional Qualification requirements (48 semester hours or an Associate Degree or pass State-Approved Academic Competency test).
• Willingness to participate in training programs as required.
• Ability to work with students in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and teaches lessons as assigned.
• Organizes existing materials and makes new materials to be used in helping students meet the learning objectives.
• Evaluates, assesses, and assigns grades to student work as appropriate.
• Maintains a positive atmosphere for learning within the classroom.
• Performs non-instructional classroom duties such as supervising snack, restroom, clothing routines, play periods, lunch periods, assemblies, and field trips.
• Participates in in-service training programs.
• Checks and records student attendance.
• Maintains ethical behavior and confidentiality of student information.

Skills

Yup’ik fluency

English fluency

Cross-cultural communication

Classroom support

Education

Associate degree or 48 semester hours

Job description

Associate Teacher III

Lower Kuskokwim School District (AK) Akiuk Memorial School - Kasigluk, Alaska

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Job Details

Job ID: 5902583

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Sep 01, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $28.76 to $35.87 Per Hour

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Job Description

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Fluent in Yup’ik and English.
• Literacy in English; literacy in Yup’ik required.
• Align with NCLB Paraprofessional Qualification requirements (48 semester hours or an Associate Degree or pass State-Approved Academic Competency test).
• Willingness to participate in training programs as required.
• Ability to work with students in a school setting.
• Ability to carry out instructional activities with a minimum of direct supervision.
• At least one year of demonstrated successful experience as a Teacher Aide preferred.
• Ability to live and work in a cross-cultural, rural Alaskan environment.
• Required participation in District Teacher Preparation Program.
• Ability to carry out successfully the duties described below.

Duties

• Prepares and teaches lessons as assigned.
• Organizes existing materials and makes new materials to be used in helping students meet the learning objectives.
• Evaluates, assesses, and assigns grades to student work as appropriate.
• Maintains a positive atmosphere for learning within the classroom.
• Performs certain non-instructional classroom duties such as supervising snack, restroom, clothing routines, play periods, lunch periods, assemblies, and field trips.
• Participates in in-service training programs.
• Checks and records student attendance.
• Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and fellow

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Erin Haviland
• PO BOX 305
• BETHEL, Alaska 99559
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]