Yup’ik Language Teaching Associate (K-12)

Joann Alexie Memorial School; Alaska; On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Joann Alexie Memorial School in Atmautluak, Alaska, invites applications for an Associate Teacher III. The role emphasizes using Yup’ik language to teach concepts across subjects, developing Yup’ik literacy, and teaching cultural folklore, customs, and history.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, fluency in Yup’ik and English, and willingness to participate in required training, with prior paraprofessional experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Fluent in Yup’ik and English.
• Literacy in English; literacy in Yup’ik required.
• Meet Paraprofessional Qualification requirements (48 semester hours or an Associate Degree or pass State-Approved Academic Competency test).
• Willingness to participate in training programs as required.
• Ability to work with students in a school setting.
• Ability to carry out instructional activities with a minimum of direct supervision.
• At least one year of demonstrated successful experience as a Teacher Aide preferred.
• Ability to live and work in a cross-cultural, rural Alaskan environment.
• Required participation in District Teacher Preparation Program
• Ability to carry out successfully the duties described below.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and teaches lessons as assigned.
• Organizes existing materials and makes new materials to be used in helping students meet the learning objectives.
• Evaluates, assesses, and assigns grades to student work as appropriate.
• Maintains a positive atmosphere for learning within the classroom.
• Performs non-instructional duties such as supervising snack, restroom, clothing routines, play periods, lunch periods, assemblies, and field trips.
• Participates in in-service training programs.
• Checks and records student attendance.
• Maintains confidentiality of information about students and fellow employees.
• Maintains a sense of responsibility and positive attitude toward students and fellow employees.
• Works collaboratively with other instructional personnel.
• Maintains classroom student records and folders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fluent in Yup’ik

Fluent in English

Literacy in English

Literacy in Yup’ik

Willingness to participate in training

Work with students in school setting

Self-motivated with minimal supervisor

Cross-cultural rural Alaska work

District Teacher Preparation Program

Paraprofessional readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree

48 semester hours

Job description

Joann Alexie Memorial School in Atmautluak, Alaska, invites applications for an Associate Teacher III. The role emphasizes using Yup’ik language to teach concepts across subjects, developing Yup’ik literacy, and teaching cultural folklore, customs, and history.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, fluency in Yup’ik and English, and willingness to participate in required training, with prior paraprofessional experience preferred.