At-Large Language Instructor (Grant Funded)

Company: Cherokee Nation
Location: Tahlequah
Posted on: January 25, 2023

Job Description:

Job SummaryTeaches Cherokee language classes focused on at-large Cherokee Nation communities. Develops, implements, and teaches Cherokee language curriculum for use in online and in-person language classes for at-large communities. -Job DutiesOrganizes and schedules classes for at-large communities for online and in-person attendance. - Prepares teaching curriculum and lesson plans. - Uses methodology and instructional techniques set by the Language Services management. - Counsels students in regards to progress and performance. - Prepares, maintains, and submits required reports, student evaluations and other internal and external records. - Prepares handouts, brochures, and/or booklets for classes. - Operates audio/video and/or other language technology equipment. - Other duties may be assigned. -SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES - No supervisory responsibility.QualificationsEDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT - Completion of Cherokee Language Master Apprentice Program if not a first language Cherokee speaker; or two (2) years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelors degree in Education or related field preferred but not required. -EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT - An additional two (2) years of experience in a related field. -COMPUTER SKILLS - An individual should have knowledge of Internet software and Word Processing software. - Experience with online classroom instruction and software including, but not limited to, Zoom, WebEx, Google Classroom, or any other similar platform. -CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS - Must possess a valid driver's license with a driving history verified through a motor vehicle report that meets the requirements for Cherokee Nation underwriting rating. - Must be a certified Cherokee Language Instructor as certified by the Cherokee Nation Language Department or certified by Oklahoma State Department of Education. -OTHER QUALIFICATIONSThe employee must not be and will not be under sanction by the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) or by the General Services Administration (GSA) or listed on the OIG's Cumulative Sanction Report, or the GSA's List of Excluded Providers, or listed on the OIG's List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE). - Embraces and implements the Jobs/Language/Community Cherokee Nation Strategy. -PHYSICAL DEMANDS -While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; reach with ands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral visions, depth perceptions, and ability to adjust focus. -WORK ENVIRONMENT -The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. -THIS POSTION IS GRANT FUNDED AND CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING AVAILABILITY

Keywords: Cherokee Nation, Broken Arrow , At-Large Language Instructor (Grant Funded), Education / Teaching , Tahlequah, Oklahoma