• Job Description

  Req#: 17878
  Position Type:
  Other/ Other
  
  
  Date Posted:
  5/7/2025
  
  
  Location:
  SERRC - Juneau
  
  
  Date Available:
  07/01/2025
  
  
  District:
  Southeast Regional Resource Center - SERRC
  Relevant experience in elementary classrooms; B.A. or B.S. preferred
  Current Alaska Teacher Certificate preferred
  Experience with elementary classroom teaching/assisting
  Interest in the Tlingit language
  Understanding of importance of building relationship with students
  Value local history, culture, and traditions
  Familiarity with Alaska's writing standards & Raven Writes Curriculum
  Excellent communication, interpersonal awareness, and organizational skills
  Ability to solve a wide variety of problems independently
  Ability to work with culturally diverse groups of students
  Ability to take direction
  High attention to detail
  Coordinate with other Camp Assistants & Camp Director to prepare, serve, and clean up Snack. Supervise students, including during arrival, snack breaks, and departure. Escort students to/from bus.
  
  Position Title:
  Raven Writes Traditional Native Foods Writing Camp - Assistant Instructor - Classroom Side
  
  Overview:
  Alaska's Educational Resource Center (SERRC), in partnership with Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI), is seeking individuals to serve as Assistant Instructors for Raven Writes Traditional Native Foods Writing Camp. The Assistant Instructors on the Classroom Side will work in support of the journal writing and other writing activities in the classroom. There will be two age groups of students each day; rising 3rd and 4th graders will work 9am-12pm, while rising 5th and 6th graders will work 1-4pm. This camp is based on local and cultural traditions for food harvesting and preparation, and is intended to inspire and generate the writing of personal stories around experiences with food, medicine, and family. We strive to model and infuse in our teaching Southeast Traditional Tribal Values. The camp runs for two weeks, Monday through Friday, July 7-18, 2025.
  Position Description:
  Camp Staff bring enthusiasm for igniting and nurturing each child's exploration of their Southeast Alaskan culture. These assistants will support the two Lead Instructors in instructing students with curriculum infused with culturally relevant materials and learning experiences, to pursue the goals of developing writing skills and creating a demonstration of learning connected to Tlingit Aáni. They will create a positive and safe learning environment, encouraging pride in Family, Clan, and Tradition, and fostering a harmonious atmosphere by encouraging participation and peaceful resolution of conflicts, as well as the use of basic Restorative Practices.
  Before and after camp, assistants will take part in pre-camp meetings, training sessions, and setup, as well as post-camp follow-up, breakdown, and cleanup. During camp, they will join daily check-ins to debrief, address student needs, and prepare for the following day. Assistants will also help plan and support a small showcase event on the final day of camp.
  Reports to:
  Camp Director & Raven Writes Program Coordinator at SERRC, Terra Stark, terras@serrc.org; 907-433-7264
  Minimum Qualifications:
  • Relevant experience in elementary classrooms; B.A. or B.S. preferred
  • Current Alaska Teacher Certificate preferred
  • Experience with elementary classroom teaching/assisting
  • Interest in the Tlingit language
  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Understanding of importance of building relationship with students
  • Value local history, culture, and traditions
  • Familiarity with Alaska's writing standards & Raven Writes Curriculum
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal awareness, and organizational skills
  • Ability to solve a wide variety of problems independently
  • Ability to work with culturally diverse groups of students
  • Ability to take direction
  • High attention to detail
  Any equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the work will be considered.
  Position Duties and Responsibilities:
  In addition to the Position Description:
  • Coordinate with other Camp Assistants & Camp Director to prepare, serve, and clean up Snack. Supervise students, including during arrival, snack breaks, and departure. Escort students to/from bus.
  Position Location:
  Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI) Indigenous Science Building (ISB) kitchen and classroom, in downtown Juneau.
  Working Hours:
  Up to 12 days in contract. Regular work hours are from 8:15am-4:45pm AKST, recording 7.5 hours daily, including breaks. Compensation begins at $40/hour, up to 90 hours total.
  Fingerprints:
  This position may require a Criminal Justice Fingerprint and Background check.
  To apply, visit: serrc.org/careers/
  
  SERRC is an equal opportunity employer. SERRC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, SERRC will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Executive Director or Director of HR.
  
  

• About the company

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