Bilingual Yup’ik/English Teacher Aide

Z J Williams School

Napaskiak (AK)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 50,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

Lower Kuskokwim School District's Z J Williams School in Napaskiak, Alaska invites an Associate Teacher III to join our Yup’ik language and literacy program. The role emphasizes teaching Yup’ik language as a primary tool across subjects, maintaining Yup’ik literacy, and imparting cultural folklore, customs, and history to students in a rural Alaskan setting.

Requirements include a high school diploma, fluency in Yup’ik and English, and willingness to participate in training programs.

Qualifications

Fluent in Yup’ik and English; literacy in both languages required.
Meet NCLB paraprofessional qualification requirements or equivalent.
Willingness to participate in district training programs.
Experience as a Teacher Aide preferred.

Responsibilities

Teaches lessons as assigned and uses Yup’ik as a primary tool.
Organizes and creates instructional materials to meet learning objectives.
Evaluates and assigns grades; maintains positive learning environment.
Supervises non-instructional classroom duties (snack, restroom, lunch, field trips).
Participates in in-service training and checks attendance.
Maintains ethical standards and classroom records; collaborates with staff.