Culturally Responsive Education Assistant & Family Liaison

Alaskajobs; Anchorage, Northern (AK, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Cook Inlet Tribal Council, Inc. in Anchorage seeks an Educational Assistant to support Alaska Native and American Indian students in the Youth Education program.

The role collaborates with teachers and families to strengthen home-school connections and deliver culturally responsive in-class instruction and family engagement events. The position involves small-group learning, project-based activities, and maintaining a positive classroom environment while fostering resiliency and academic

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with youth, families, and educators.
• Ability to work well in a team and collaborate with teachers and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to engage Alaska Native families and respect cultural values.
• Ability to work independently with accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Connect with Alaska Native and American Indian students to support academic learning and social-emotional development.
• Collaborate with teachers to lead project-based learning and supplement in-class instruction.
• Provide small-group instruction and remedial support; monitor student progress.
• Support with culturally based activities and family engagement events.
• Promote home-school connections through community nights, book fairs, and parent-teacher activities.
• Maintain safety and positive behavior in classrooms, lunchrooms, libraries, and gym.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Cultural competency

Family engagement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Cook Inlet Tribal Council, Inc. in Anchorage seeks an Educational Assistant to support Alaska Native and American Indian students in the Youth Education program.

The role collaborates with teachers and families to strengthen home-school connections and deliver culturally responsive in-class instruction and family engagement events. The position involves small-group learning, project-based activities, and maintaining a positive classroom environment while fostering resiliency and academic