What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cherokee Immersion Teacher Assistant I position at Cherokee Nation?
Assist with the supervision of students in the classroom. Assists with Instruction to students in Cherokee language according to set lesson plans and curriculum using Cherokee syllabary.
Job Duties:Assists in the development of lesson plans. Teaches daily lessons in the Cherokee language. Operates language technology equipment. Assists in maintaining records and reports as required. Responsible for the overall classroom in the absence of the Certified Teacher. Assists in physically arranging the room and equipment for learning sessions. Works with the teachers to maintain communication with parents and staff in both written and verbal form. Prepares the classroom by making sure the room is clean and orderly. Participates in all co-curricular and extra-curricular events. Other duties may be assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications:EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or six months related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
None required.
COMPUTER SKILLS
None required.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must possess a valid driver's license with a driving history verified through a motor vehicle report that meets requirements for Cherokee Nation underwriting rating.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Must be fluent in Cherokee Language with reading and writing Cherokee Syllabary.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
The 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). Must meet and maintain pre-employment and periodic background investigation and adjudication for child care.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
