Associate Teacher III

Nuniwarmiut School; Mekoryuk (AK); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Nuniwarmiut School in Mekoryuk, Alaska is seeking an Associate Teacher III to deliver Yup’ik language–based instruction across all subject areas and to teach Yup’ik literacy and culture.

The position emphasizes maintaining cultural folklore, customs, and history, with duties in a rural Alaskan setting. A strong bilingual background is essential.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Yup’ik and English required.
• Literacy in English and Yup’ik required.
• At least one year of experience as a Teacher Aide preferred.
• Willingness to participate in training programs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach lessons as assigned.
• Organize materials to meet learning objectives.
• Evaluate and assign grades as appropriate.
• Maintain a positive learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Supervise routine classroom activities and field trips.

Skills

Yup’ik and English bilingual

Cross-cultural communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree or 48 credit hours

Job description

Associate Teacher III

Lower Kuskokwim School District (AK) Nuniwarmiut School - Mekoryuk, Alaska Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Lower Kuskokwim School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5884739

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 20, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

To use the Yup’ik language as a primary tool for teaching concepts in all subject areas; to teach and maintain Yup’ik literacy skills; and to teach cultural folklore, customs, and history.

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 employees as is expected of teachers.
• Maintains a sense of responsibility and positive attitude toward students and fellow employees.
• Works collaboratively with other instructional personnel.
• Maintains classroom student records and folders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $28.76 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Suzanne Walters , Site Administrator
• Nuniwarmiut School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]