Part-Time Yup’ik Traditions Educator

Yupiit School District; Akiachak (AK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Yupiit School District in Akiachak, Alaska seeks an Akiachak Elder Community Educator for the 2026-27 term. The role involves leading educational projects that integrate local and traditional knowledge, such as fishing, woodwork, berry picking, and storytelling.

Projects may occur during school or in the community, with up to 8 hours per project. These positions are part-time and coordinated with school staff and the Yugtun Education Director to define activities, schedules, and hours.

Qualifications

• Strong desire to share Yup’ik traditional skills and values.
• Ability to speak Yup’ik (preferred).
• Willingness to safely take groups of students on activities.
• Ability to work well without supervision and in a team.
• Cultivate and maintain good relationships with diverse people.
• Self-managing, flexible, adaptable, enjoys challenge.

Responsibilities

• Must pass a background check and be punctual.
• Follow all district rules and safety precautions when working with children.
• Identify projects with staff and Yugtun Education Director; schedule and hours.
• Work with ANE Grant director to get projects approved.
• Carefully track hours, participants, and activities.

Skills

Yup’ik traditional skills

Self-management

Flexibility

Adaptability

Teamwork

Job description

Yupiit School District in Akiachak, Alaska seeks an Akiachak Elder Community Educator for the 2026-27 term. The role involves leading educational projects that integrate local and traditional knowledge, such as fishing, woodwork, berry picking, and storytelling.

Projects may occur during school or in the community, with up to 8 hours per project. These positions are part-time and coordinated with school staff and the Yugtun Education Director to define activities, schedules, and hours.