Serrano Language Immersion Instructor

San Manuel Band of Mission Indians; Town of Highland (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

San Manuel Band of Mission Indians seeks a Serrano Language Instructor to work under the Manager, Language Programs, delivering immersive Serrano language lessons and supporting the Serrano Language Revitalization Project with tribal citizens and education staff.

The role involves developing and implementing FTS-based curriculum, training teachers, and providing after-school language classes, cultural events participation, and presentations at meetings and conferences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum four (4) years of teaching, or learning, in an indigenous language may be considered in lieu of minimum educational requirements indicated above.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in a teaching role, preferably in a language or related field, is preferred.
• Related, relevant, and/or direct experience may be considered in lieu of minimum educational requirements indicated above.

Responsibilities

• Plans, teaches, and reflects on Serrano language immersion classes for Tribal citizens and school staff in the FTS program.
• Implements and enhances lesson plans (lesson preparation) and relevant instructional materials (such as realia, multimedia, etc.) across various learning platforms to provide appropriate immersion lessons for individualized language instruction and afterschool programming.
• Maintains a consistent and systematic study of Serrano to gain fluency.
• Plans and attends, and prepares activities for cultural and language events, such as California Native American Day, Waa’t, Summer Academy; Spring and Fall celebrations.
• Individually and as part of collaborative work, creates presentations and presents during meetings, conferences, or other events.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.

Skills

Serrano language knowledge

Teaching experience

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Cultural sensitivity

Multimedia lesson planning

Online/ classroom tools

Mac/PC proficiency

Time management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

4+ years indigenous language teaching/learning

2+ years teaching experience (preferred)

Related experience accepted

Tools

Google Classroom

Smartboard

Multimedia tools

Job description

San Manuel Band of Mission Indians seeks a Serrano Language Instructor to work under the Manager, Language Programs, delivering immersive Serrano language lessons and supporting the Serrano Language Revitalization Project with tribal citizens and education staff.

The role involves developing and implementing FTS-based curriculum, training teachers, and providing after-school language classes, cultural events participation, and presentations at meetings and conferences.