Culture Instructor
Department: Education
Program: Yaghanen
Reports to: Elementary or Middle-High School Coordinator
Employment Status: Full Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Schedule: 40 Hours/52 Weeks
Preference: TERO Ordinance 2017-01, P.L. 93-638
Job Summary
Provide culturally relevant educational opportunities and prevention services to youth based on the Tribe's values, tradition and culture through in school, after school and summer programming. The Culture Instructor will be responsible for developing culturally appropriate lessons and projects within the Yaghanen K-12 program.
Essential Functions
- Provides supervision and direction for youth participating in the Tribe's youth programs, including summer camps, Native Youth Olympics, Jabila'ina Dance Group, and Del Dumi Drum Group
- Develops and implements cultural and language education lessons to deliver to program participants in the Yaghanen After School program
- Works as a team member with Yaghanen staff as directed to insure cultural programming is appropriately reflected
- Directs and supervises youth during Yaghanen summer and winter programs. This includes maintaining attendance records.
- Provides educational support during school hours in local school buildings
- Maintains accurate documentation in the data management system
- Transports items (including lifting & driving) for Yaghanen programs
- Models appropriate behavior for youth
- Ensures compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, Tribal policies and TERO ordinance
It is the intent of this job description to highlight the essential functions of the position; however, it is not an all-inclusive list. The incumbent may be called upon and required to follow or perform other duties and tasks requested by his/her supervisor, consistent with the purpose of the position, department and/or the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's objectives.
Working Conditions
Lifting Requirements
- Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Physical Requirements
- Stand or Sit (Stationary position)
- Walk (Move, Traverse)
- Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position)
- Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse)
- Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (Position self (to), Move)
- Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information)
- See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess)
- Taste/Smell (Detect, Distinguish, Determine)
- Pushing or Pulling
- Repetitive Motion
Hazards and Atmospheric Conditions
- Exposure to Dust
- Exposure to Extreme Temperatures
- Wet
- Noise
- Burn Hazards
OSHA Categories
- Category II - Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but exposure or potential for exposure may occur
Equipment and Tools
List Equipment used for job: computer, scanner, copier, occasional use of hand tools
List Tools: Shovels, saws, axes, hammers, screw drivers
Drives KIT or Personal Vehicle: Both
Travel
Qualifications
Education
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
Experience
- Three (3) years of experience working with youth in an education setting
- A deep understanding and appreciation for the Kenaitze Dena'ina culture, history, and traditions or willingness to learn after hire
Preferred
- Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities
- Experience in public speaking
License/Certification
- Must have a valid Alaska State driver's license and must remain insurable under the Tribe's policy
- Must have Pediatric/Adult First Aid/CPR, or obtain within 90 days of hire
Special Skills
- Creative, energetic and motivated approach to achieving goals
- Demonstrate ability to manage multiple goals, projects, and deadlines
- Demonstrate ability to lead, adapt, and align programs with change
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- Good oral and written communication
- Able to work a varied work schedule, travel to events, competitions and camps
- Ability to lift 30 pounds and be physically active
- Conducts business in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, respectful and kind when dealing with un'ina, visitors, co-workers and others
This position is a Covered Position subject to all requirements of the Alaska Barrier Crimes Act (ABCA) and to the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, (ICPA). ABCA and ICPA requirements apply and must be complied with at all times in order to remain in the position.
- Memorandum of Understanding: Serves as documented evidence that the Kenaitze Indian Tribe has expressed the ineligibility of an employee to operate motor vehicles owned, leased or rented by the Kenaitze Indian Tribe, or to operate a personal vehicle on behalf of the Kenaitze Indian Tribe.