Language and Culture Teacher Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY:
Work with the Language and Culture Keres Teacher, to assist with the general instructions, supervision 
and management of the Pueblo of Santa Ana Keres language classes.  Assists with the development of 
instructional materials as needed. 
This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and 
is not all-inclusive. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 
• Assist the Language and Culture Teacher with planning, organizing, and implementing the 
Santa Ana in-school Keres language classes. 
• Assist in the development of classroom materials and lesson plans. 
• Assist in planning and preparing the learning environment, setting up interest centers, and 
preparing needed materials and supplies. 
• Provide guidance as needed for students in the classroom.  
• Assist all special needs students as required. 
• Help to maintain a neat and organized classroom. 
• Assist students individually or in small groups with completion of assignments; listening while 
students read, reviewing or reinforcing class lessons, and/or helping students find information 
for reports.  
• Distributes and collects instructional materials.  
• Assist the Language Teacher with community, youth and adult language classes. 
• Support and assist with the overall linguistics training & language development, for various age 
groups within the community. 
• Assist with other Language & Culture activities; community forums, special events, and 
summer youth programs. 
• Participate in other community promotional activities and events with other departments and 
entities. 
• Attend staff meetings and teacher training when scheduled. 
• Performs other relevant duties as required.

  
Minimum Qualifications: 
High school diploma and or equivalent plus some experience working with various age groups on 
relevant duties and responsibilities within this position.  Must obtain within 6 months of hire 
the New Mexico State Public Education Level I Native Teacher Assistant certification 
and successfully pass a background investigation. Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico 
driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Certifications: 
• Knowledge, appreciation, and understanding of the Santa Ana traditions, language, history, 
and culture. 
• Ability to communicate in a concise and effective manner, exercise tact, discretion and 
confidentiality.  
• Knowledge and understanding of adult and youth learning principles, and of a wide range of 
training methods, techniques, and formats. 
• Knowledge of curriculum development and preparation procedures. 
• Ability to create learning aids which will strengthen lesson plans.  
• Ability to impart information to the student’s level of comprehension.  
• Ability to comprehend the purpose of teacher designed strategies as a fulfillment of the 
instructional objective.  
• Skill in operating various word-processing and database software programs in a Windows 
environment. 
• Skills in with common office machines. 
• Ability to accurately follow written and oral instructions.  
• Ability to record and store data accurately.  
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student information. 

Physical Demands: 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to stand; sit; use hands 
and fingers to touch, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to 
walk and reach with hands and arms.  The employee occasionally is required to climb or balance; 
and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 
pounds. 

Work Environment: 
Work is generally performed in a classroom setting with moderate to loud noise levels and where 
employees may be exposed to unpleasant odors, hazardous material and infectious disease. There 
is frequent interaction with children, school staff, the public and employees.