Meskwaki Settlement School 3rd Grade Teacher Associate

Sac and Fox Tribe of Iowa; Tama (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Sac and Fox Tribe of Iowa seeks an assistant teacher to promote respect for students and staff while supporting Meskwaki language and culture in the classroom. You will assist the lead teacher with daily activities, prepare materials, and help keep bulletin boards and papers organized.

Under supervision you will participate in classroom duties, refer inquiries appropriately, and support extracurricular activities, while upholding confidentiality and respectful engagement with students.

Qualifications

• AA degree required.
• Additional training as requested by supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher with maintaining discipline and preparing materials.
• Help with bulletin boards, copying, and distributing papers.
• Support Meskwaki language and culture in classroom activities.
• Refer concerns to supervising teacher as directed.
• Attend staff meetings and help with extracurricular activities as needed.
• Follow confidentiality and classroom procedures.

Skills

Respect for students

Motivation and enthusiasm

Confidentiality & culture

Classroom support

Education

AA degree

Job description

• Teacher associates will promote an atmosphere of respect for all students and adults.
• Learn about, respect and support Meskwaki language and culture in and out of the classroom.
• Consult with Culture staff on teaching traditional Meskwaki values and related areas.
• Assist the classroom teacher with all aspects of maintaining good discipline, reviewing with students subjects studied and helping with the other tasks connected with classroom teaching including: preparing for class activities, copy and duplicate materials as needed, put up bulletin boards, and check/correct papers.
• Will refer all inquiries and concerns about students to the supervising teacher and/or the school administration as directed.
• Be knowledgeable and follow policies and procedures, in particular those dealing with confidentiality, culture, discipline, harassment, and communication.
• Treat students on a respectful, responsible, and fair manner with due consideration to student's physical, cultural, social, and psychological development.
• Demonstrate motivation and enthusiasm when working with students.
• Attend all meetings of the staff convened by the administration.
• Assume recess and lunchroom duties as scheduled.
• Create and assist with extracurricular activities.

REQUIREMENTS:

• AA degree.
• Additional training and coursework as may be requested by supervisor.

SUPERVISION

• Will be under the direct supervision of the classroom teacher and the school administration.