LANGUAGE TEACHER

Requirements

• Teach Spokane Salish to students at the local district on the Spokane Indian Reservation and surrounding school districts.
• Assist in curriculum development that addresses and meets the Mission, Vision Statement and Goals of the Language/Culture Program.
• Spokane Salish related outreach with youth and tribal community.
• Supervise and monitor children as needed.
• Participate in scheduled collaborative team meetings.
• Must learn the language and culture of the Spokane Tribe.
• Able to teach the language through stories, songs and games.
• Teach children in outdoor settings, implement and assist on cultural field trips.
• Must be willing to continue education/training in culturally relevant classroom management, culturally relevant teaching methods, and effective teaching strategies for teaching Native American Students.
• Assist teachers as needed in outdoor settings and promote exploration, problem solving, cooperation, socialization, and choice time through traditional guided learning.
• Prepare classroom materials to support developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum/lesson plans.
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians regarding each child's progress.
• Assist in teaching language classes for parents, guardians, and community members to learn the language/culture in order for them to communicate with their children.
• Document all significant classroom issues.
• Attend meetings, trainings and on the job development activities.
• Monitor and report child abuse.
• Take initiative in developing and improving their own fluency.
• Language/Culture training will be provided.