Physical RequirementsStand 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)Hazards and Atmospheric ConditionsExposure to DustWetNoiseVibrationOSHA CategoriesCategory II - Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but exposure or potential for exposure may occurEquipment and ToolsEquipment used for job:List Tools: Sewing Machine, Basic Woodworking Hand ToolsTravelLocalIn-StateOut-Of-StateQualifications EducationBachelor's degree or equivalent Dena'ina cultural and language experience may substitute for a degreeExperienceThree (3) years' teaching youthTwo (2) years' experience teaching adultsDena'ina cultural practices and traditionsDena'ina language and literacyPreferredBilingualCoursework in Dena'ina, language acquisitionKnowledge and experience working with cultural diversitiesLicense/CertificationValid Alaska State Driver license and must remain insurable under the Tribe's policy, or obtain within ninety (90) daysValid Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification or be obtained within thirty (30) daysSpecial SkillsHigh level of energy with ability to motivate staff and studentsCreative design skills for developing curriculumBuilds content in Tribal language learning softwareExcellent oral and written communication skillsWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office SuiteCreative, motivational approach to achieving goalsConducts business in a service oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, respectful, and kind when dealing with un'ina, visitors, co-workers and othersThis 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). Essential FunctionsCollaborate with Dena'ina Language Institute and Culture Center Managers to align language work with Kenaitze Indian Tribe's mission and visionCollect, analyze and interpret language instructor data to monitor successLead Dena'ina language work as a learner, teacher, and innovatorMonitor language instruction program implementationEnsure Dena'ina Cultural overlay on all language instructor curriculumLearn then train language instructor staff in Dena'ina Language for All strategies, methods, techniques and approachesFacilitate and align Blended Learning approach, Dena'ina Language curriculum, and resourcesSupport language and instructional development of staff and learnersCreate and refine instructor materials, rubrics, and processes to ensure program reproducibility of Language Instructor ProgramEnsures compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, Tribal policies and TERO ordinanceIt is the intent of this job description to highlight the essential functions of the position; however, it is not an all-inclusive list.