Substitute Teacher Aide

Mertarvik School c/o Ayaprun School; Alaska; On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Mertarvik School c/o Ayaprun School in Mertarvik, Alaska seeks a Substitute Teacher Aide to support classroom activities under a licensed teacher.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, the ability to work with students, and willingness to live in a cross-cultural, rural Alaskan environment. Bilingual Yup’ik and English is preferred, with duties including light clerical tasks and classroom support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work with students in a school setting.
• Bilingual in Yup’ik and English preferred.
• Able to live in a cross-cultural, rural Alaskan environment.
• Able to carry out classroom duties and some clerical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in classroom activities under a teacher's supervision.
• Support individual students needing extra help.
• Perform clerical tasks: attendance, notebooks, grading, tests, and drill work.
• Assist with non-instructional duties: snack, restrooms, clothing routines.
• Help with reading and listening to students read aloud.
• Supervise students during lunch, assemblies, play, and field trips.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ability to work with students

Bilingual in Yup’ik and English

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Substitute Teacher Aide

Lower Kuskokwim School District (AK) Mertarvik School c/o Ayaprun School - Mertarvik, Alaska Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Lower Kuskokwim School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5335320
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 13, 2025 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

To provide, on a substitute basis, an instructional classroom environment for students to take full advantage of the instructional programs and available resource materials. Qualifications: 1. High School Diploma or GED.
2. Ability to work with students in a school setting.
3. Bilingual in Yup’ik and English preferred.
4. Ability to live and work in a cross-cultural, rural Alaskan environment.
5. Ability to carry out the duties described below. Duties: 1. Under the supervision of a classroom teacher, carries out classroom activities and works with students to reinforce materials initially introduced by the teacher.
2. Assist individual students in need of special attention.
3. Performs clerical duties such as checking and recording student attendance, notebooks, correct papers, assist in testing, make-up and drill work. Sets up and operates equipment.
4. Assists teacher with non-instructional classroom duties such as snack, restroom and clothing routines.
5. Assists with reading, story telling and listens to individual students read orally.
6. Assists with the supervision of students during lunch periods, assemblies, play periods and on field trips.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.
Position Type: Part-Time
Salary: $15 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Erin Haviland
• PO BOX 305
• BETHEL, Alaska 99559
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]