Cultural Heritage Instructor (Rural Alaska)

AERRC; Napaskiak (AK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AERRC in Alaska seeks an educator to provide competent instruction to students in the area of stated expertise within a rural Alaskan community, emphasizing cultural context and community engagement. The role requires clear communication with students and parents, collaboration with site administrators, regular classroom teachers, and aides, and a commitment to living and working in a remote setting.

Duties include developing instruction plans, acquiring supplies, supervising students,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (preferred).
• Familiarity with community and local culture.
• Knowledge of Yup’ik language preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge and abilities in stated area of expertise.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to work cooperatively with administrators, regular classroom teacher, and aides.
• Ability to live and work in a rural Alaskan environment.
• Ability to carry out duties described below.

Responsibilities

• Develop instruction plans under supervision and provide instruction to students.
• Supervise students and maintain the classroom area.
• Arrange to display student projects in school and community.
• Input for required student evaluations and progress reports as necessary.
• This position may be used for cultural heritage instruction, overnight chaperone, referee, or coach.

Skills

Instruction expertise

Community culture familiarity

Yup’ik language knowledge

Domain knowledge

Communication skills

Collaboration with staff

Rural Alaskan living

Duties execution

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

AERRC in Alaska seeks an educator to provide competent instruction to students in the area of stated expertise within a rural Alaskan community, emphasizing cultural context and community engagement. The role requires clear communication with students and parents, collaboration with site administrators, regular classroom teachers, and aides, and a commitment to living and working in a remote setting.

Duties include developing instruction plans, acquiring supplies, supervising students,