TUTOR

Fairbanks Native Association is a voice for the Alaska Native/American Indian people of Fairbanks. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals and families by promoting justice, healing, and wellness in our community. We envision a unified, healthy, and empowered Native community that embraces all cultures. 

Join our progressive team at Fairbanks Native Association where your effort results in positive change in individual lives and the health of our community!

As a Tutor, you will provide academic and cultural development support to eligible Alaska Native and American Indian students. The Tutor supports both primary and secondary grades, in small groups, one-on-one settings, and/or extended school day hours. The Tutor provides support to classroom teachers on issues and strategies in working with students to meet the goals of the district’s curriculum and the student’s needs.

The core job duties of the Tutor are to

• Provide academic and cultural development support to eligible Alaska Native and American Indian students in small groups, one-on-one settings, and/or extended school day hours.


• Tutor students in some or all the following subjects: reading, writing, math, language arts, English, science, and social studies; integrate into classrooms with a high number of Native students.


• Collaborates with the classroom teacher(s) in determining the needs of students; implements and evaluates individual tutorial plans, maintains, and evaluates student records and tracks academic progress; assists in parent-teacher conferences, upon request.

The successful candidate will have 

• A high school diploma or equivalent


• Knowledge of community resources and family services


• Understanding and sensitivity to diverse cultures and lifestyles, and the ability to work effectively with Alaska Native populations, 


• Ability to work in teams and independently without constant supervision, 


• Two years of college (AA or 28 credits) is a plus

We would love to work with you! We provide all the training you’ll need to thrive in this role.  

Because employees are our number one asset, Fairbanks Native Association is pleased to offer a great working environment, competitive wages, a healthy work-life balance, and the following benefits: affordable medical insurance, vision, and dental coverage; employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability insurance; 401(k) investment program with a generous match (after applicable waiting period); Employee Assistance Programs First Choice and LifeCare (ADP), paid holidays, generous Paid Time Off, education assistance; and LifeMart Employee Discount Program (ADP).