Bilingual Elementary Teacher Aide — Yup’ik & English

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

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.