Culture Instructor

Revision Date: 4/19/2021Department: EducationEmployment Status: Full-TimeProgram: Yaghanen K-12FLSA Status: Non-ExemptReports To: Elementary or Middle-High School CoordinatorSchedule: 40 Hours/52 WeeksSupervises: N/APreference: TERO Ordinance 2017-01, P.L. 93-638Job Summary

The Culture Instructor will learn, and then instruct youth in all current Kenaitze Cultural Programs, including Native Youth Olympics, Traditional Dena'ina dance, music, art, and Huch'ulyeshi Outdoor Way of Living. Culture Instructors will facilitate some courses through distance delivery blended learning with the support of content-area experts, as well as deliver in-person culture courses based on their own cultural areas of expertise. Culture Instructors will engage in learning the Dena'ina language and will receive training to teach Dena'ina language. Culture Instructors will provide drug, alcohol and suicide prevention and intervention services to youth based on the Tribe's values, tradition and culture through after school programs and summer camps. The Culture Instructor will be responsible for providing cultural support to Yaghanen staff working on projects and activities.

Essential Functions

• Provide supervision and direct instruction for youth participating in the Tribe's youth culture and language programs, including summer camps, Native Youth Olympics, Jabila'ina Dance Group, and Del Dumi Drum Group, and tutoring
• Develop and implement cultural education courses and presentations in a public setting
• Works as a team member with Yaghanen staff as well as other Departments of the Tribe as directed to insure cultural programming is appropriately reflected in all tribal programs
• Assist Yaghanen K-12 team in researching, programs and concepts for Yaghanen programs, assesses program needs and performance
• Instruct and manage youth during Yaghanen summer and winter programs. Responsible for proactive family communication and record management for Yaghanen
• Transport youth and items (including lifting & driving) for Yaghanen programs
• Model appropriate behavior for youth
• Work as a team member with Yaghanen staff to ensure safety for all field programs

It is the intent of this job description to highlight the essential functions of the position; however, it is not an all-inclusive list. The incumbent may be called upon and required to follow or perform other duties and tasks requested by his/her supervisor, consistent with the purpose of the position, department and/or the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's objectives.

Working Conditions

Lifting Requirements

• Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Physical Requirements

• Stand 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)
• Pushing or Pulling
• Repetitive Motion

Hazards and Atmospheric Conditions

• Exposure to Dust
• Exposure Extreme Temperatures
• Wet
• Noise

OSHA Categories

• Category II - Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but exposure or potential for exposure may occur

Equipment and Tools

List Equipment used for job: Occasional use of hand tools

List Tools: Shovels, saws, axes, hammers, screw drivers

Drives KIT or Personal Vehicle: Yes

Travel

• Local
• In-State

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

Experience

• Minimum of one year of experience working with youth
• A deep understanding of and appreciation for the Kenaitze Dena'ina culture, history and traditions
• Experience in public speaking preferred

License/Certification

• Must have a valid Alaska State driver's license and must remain insurable under the Tribe's policy, or obtain within 90 days of hire

Preferred

• Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities
• 25 years of age preferred

Special Skills

• Creative, energetic and motivated approach to achieving goals
• Demonstrate ability to manage multiple goals, projects, and deadlines
• Demonstrate ability to lead, adapt, and align programs with change
• Able to work a varied work schedule, travel to events, competitions and camps
• Ability to lift 30 pounds and be physically active
• Conducts business in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, respectful and kind when dealing with un'ina, visitors, co-workers and others