CA – Serrano Language Instructor – San Manuel Band of Mission Indians

JOB TITLE:

Serrano Language Instructor

DEPARTMENT:

Education

SUPERVISOR:

 

SALARY:

 

JOB SUMMARY:

The Serrano Language Revitalization Project (SLRP) consists of linguists, educators and specialists working within the San Manuel Education Department to lead language reawakening efforts with the tribal community. Our work is guided by the Tribe’s 2040 Vision, as we endeavor to create more speakers of Serrano within the community. Under the direction of the Manager, Language Programs, the Serrano Language Instructor works directly with the tribal community and education department staff. The Serrano Language Instructor takes on an intensive study of 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.

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.
  • Perform other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s degree required.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

  • A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a teaching role is preferred, preferably in a language or related field.

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