Associate Teacher III

Young World Physical Education; Nightmute (AK); On-site; USD 32,038 - 45,630; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education seeks an Associate Teacher III to leverage the Yup’ik language as a primary tool for teaching a broad range of subjects. This full-time role involves preparing and teaching lessons, maintaining a positive classroom atmosphere, and collaborating with instructional staff.

Applicants must possess a High School Diploma or GED, be fluent in Yup’ik and English, and demonstrate the ability to work in a cross-cultural environment.

For more information, contact Deborah McRae at Negtemiut Elitnauarviat School.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Literacy in English and Yup’ik required.
• At least one year of experience as a Teacher Aide preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and teaches lessons as assigned.
• Evaluates, assesses, and assigns grades to student work.
• Maintains a positive atmosphere for learning.

Skills

Fluent in Yup’ik and English

Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment

Ability to carry out instructional activities

Organizational skills

Effective communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Align with NCLB Paraprofessional Qualification

Job description

Associate Teacher III

Lower Kuskokwim School District (AK) Negtemiut Elitnauarviat School - Nightmute, Alaska

Job Details

Job ID: 5707451

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Yesterday

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

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary

Salary: $28.19 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Deborah McRae, Site Administrator
• Negtemiut Elitnauarviat School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]