Uqapiaqti (Iñupiaq Speaker) Kotzebue, AK Posted today
NANA Regional Corporation, Juneau, AK, United States
Overview
Iñupiaq speakers in this role will support and guide the Iñupiaq language learning of immersion teachers and children in Northwest Arctic Borough School District immersion classrooms. These speakers will be employed and supervised by Aqqaluk Trust with work location at the school. There is currently one position available at Ambler School, one at Shungnak School, and one at JNES in Kotzebue. If willing, the Iñupiaq speaker may provide other support to Aqqaluk Trust language programs. Typical schedule will be 1 - 2 hours per day, 5 days per week but can be adjusted as necessary. Location: Kotzebue, AK.
Responsibilities
Speak only Iñupiaq in the immersion classroom (no English).
Support the Iñupiaq language learning of the immersion classroom teacher and children in the immersion program.
Support the immersion teacher to guide the behavior of children in the immersion classroom in loving, supportive ways.
Support other Iñupiaq language needs at Aqqaluk Trust if willing.
Qualifications
Ability to communicate clearly and accurately in the Iñupiaq language, in full sentences (fluency is preferred but not required).
Ability to be in a classroom for multiple hours while speaking no English.
Ability to sit, stand, and move about with limited assistance or no assistance.
Experience working with children in classroom settings strongly preferred.
Able to pass a school district background check to work with children.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Weather: Environmentally controlled; most work is indoors. May occasionally be asked to work outdoors on an as-willing basis.
Noise level: Quiet to Moderate.
Environment: School environment with significant interaction with young students. At times an office environment. The pace of the work environment is moderate.
Travel: No travel expected.
Physical requirements: Able to sit, stand, and walk with limited or no assistance. Ability to use one or both hands and arms. Physically comfortable being around young children.
The above is not intended to list all possible essential functions or requirements as they are subject to change. Aqqaluk Trust reserves the right to revise or change this description. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the above essential duties and meet the physical requirements of the job.
Competencies
Knowledge of the Iñupiat Iḷitqusiat and Iñupiaq cultural wisdom.
Loving, caring, supportive attitude toward Iñupiaq language learners.
Communicates ahead of time about availability and work schedules.
Able to support Iñupiaq language learners in healthy, loving ways.
Equal Opportunity Employer
NANA Regional Corporation, Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, gender-identity and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran protected status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. NANA grants employment preference to shareholder of NANA, their spouses and descendants to the extent allowed by law.
Accommodation Requests for Job Seekers with a Disability
If you are a job seeker with a disability and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation for any part of the employment process, contact us at recruiting@nana.com or 1-800-478-2000.
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Iñupiaq speakers in this role will support and guide the Iñupiaq language learning of immersion teachers and children in Northwest Arctic Borough School District immersion classrooms. These speakers will be employed and supervised by Aqqaluk Trust with work location at the school. There is currently one position available at Ambler School, one at Shungnak School, and one at JNES in Kotzebue. If willing, the Iñupiaq speaker may provide other support to Aqqaluk Trust language programs. Typical schedule will be 1 - 2 hours per day, 5 days per week but can be adjusted as necessary. Location: Kotzebue, AK.
Responsibilities
Speak only Iñupiaq in the immersion classroom (no English).
Support the Iñupiaq language learning of the immersion classroom teacher and children in the immersion program.
Support the immersion teacher to guide the behavior of children in the immersion classroom in loving, supportive ways.
Support other Iñupiaq language needs at Aqqaluk Trust if willing.
Qualifications
Ability to communicate clearly and accurately in the Iñupiaq language, in full sentences (fluency is preferred but not required).
Ability to be in a classroom for multiple hours while speaking no English.
Ability to sit, stand, and move about with limited assistance or no assistance.
Experience working with children in classroom settings strongly preferred.
Able to pass a school district background check to work with children.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Weather: Environmentally controlled; most work is indoors. May occasionally be asked to work outdoors on an as-willing basis.
Noise level: Quiet to Moderate.
Environment: School environment with significant interaction with young students. At times an office environment. The pace of the work environment is moderate.
Travel: No travel expected.
Physical requirements: Able to sit, stand, and walk with limited or no assistance. Ability to use one or both hands and arms. Physically comfortable being around young children.
The above is not intended to list all possible essential functions or requirements as they are subject to change. Aqqaluk Trust reserves the right to revise or change this description. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the above essential duties and meet the physical requirements of the job.
Competencies
Knowledge of the Iñupiat Iḷitqusiat and Iñupiaq cultural wisdom.
Loving, caring, supportive attitude toward Iñupiaq language learners.
Communicates ahead of time about availability and work schedules.
Able to support Iñupiaq language learners in healthy, loving ways.
Equal Opportunity Employer
NANA Regional Corporation, Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, gender-identity and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran protected status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. NANA grants employment preference to shareholder of NANA, their spouses and descendants to the extent allowed by law.
Accommodation Requests for Job Seekers with a Disability
If you are a job seeker with a disability and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation for any part of the employment process, contact us at recruiting@nana.com or 1-800-478-2000.
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