JOB TITLE:
Serrano Language Instructor
DEPARTMENT:
Education
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Manager, Language Programs, the Serrano Language Instructor works directly with the tribal community and education department staff. Studies the Serrano language, engages in Fluency Transfer System (FTS) teacher training, delivers immersive lessons using the FTS curriculum, implements lessons in the after-school program, and provides individualized language classes to Tribal Citizens. This role contributes to the Serrano Language Revitalization Project (SLRP) by supporting the Serrano language awakening efforts with the tribal community.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plans, teaches, and reflects on Serrano language immersion classes for Tribal citizens and school staff in the FTS program.
- Implements and enhances lesson plans (lesson preparation) and relevant instructional materials (such as realia, multimedia, etc.) across various learning platforms to provide appropriate immersion lessons for individualized language instruction and afterschool programming.
- Maintains a consistent and systematic study of Serrano to gain fluency
- Plans and attends, and prepares activities for cultural and language events, such as California Native American Day, Waa’t, Summer Academy; Spring and Fall celebrations.
- Individually and as part of collaborative work, creates presentations and presents during meetings, conferences, or other events.
- Performs other duties as assigned to support the ecient operation of the department.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Minimum four (4) years of teaching, or learning, in an indigenous language may be considered in lieu of minimum educational requirements indicated above.
- Minimum two (2) years of experience in a teaching role, preferably in a language or related field, is preferred
- Related, relevant, and/or direct experience may be considered in lieu of minimum educational requirements indicated above.
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