Education Program Coordinator

 COOK INLET TRIBAL COUNCIL, INC.

JOB DESCRIPTION

General Functions: The Education Program Coordinator will direct and support educator retention efforts by teaching basic principles of digital design, STEAM education, cultural awareness, and land-based community research to CITC partner educators. This position will support the development and implementation of Culturally Based Instructional (CBI) Unit’s and activities with partner schools/locations. These units will help educators support the youth of their community in meeting the Alaska State Cultural Standards and build a sense of belonging in their school, community, and culture. The Education Program Coordinator will provide regular coaching to partner educators as they implement CBI Units and participate in CITC Fab Lab training.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Utilize innovative & culturally responsive instructional techniques congruent with Native learning styles.
• Facilitate a 500 level 3 credit college course with little to no direct supervision.
• Make recommendations for dispersant of supply funds/supplies to partner educators.
• Support the drafting, development, and assessment STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) focused CBI Units in collaboration with Fab Lab Instructors and Trainers.
• Support the updated current curriculum and creation of worksheets and kits, in collaboration with the Fab Lab.
• Support Fab Lab training for both partner educators, partner community members, and CITC staff as needed.
• Support partner educators’ connections to their community and work during Fab Lab Educator Camps and training.
• Make recommendations for program processes and improvements.
• Coordinate with partner schools and CITC staff to implement the goals and objectives of the educator retention project (Innovating Teacher Retention in Alaska). 
• Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing data, surveys and program information on a quarterly basis, and as implementation occurs. 
• Verifying all program reports internally and externally are submitted in a timely manner, ensuring the program is prepared for internal and grant required audits. 
• Maintain cooperative working relationships and ensure effective and timely written and oral communications with partner educators, community members, staff and other personnel.
• Establish and develop partnering opportunities when possible.
• Travel to partner sites to provide program support, educator coaching, and data collection/assessments. 
• Participate in scheduled CITC meetings and community meetings off-site as requested.
• Participate in all required training and project partnership planning meetings.   
• Facilitate training on curricula for all the Fab Lab partners, YE Department educators, and participants, in collaboration with Fab Lab Instructors.
• Maintain confidentiality according to regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Perform all related duties as needed and assigned.

Job Specifications:

• Excellent verbal communication and technical writing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple activities and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the social, educational, training, and cultural needs of the Alaska Native/American Indian community.
• Demonstrated familiarity with and ability to become proficient with the CITC Fab Lab software, equipment, safety rules, and project plans. 
• Ability to conduct interactive and participatory learning sessions for adult learners.
• Ability to provide ongoing coaching and support for adult learners.
• Ability to work both independently and as a contributory team member, a positive, productive member. 
• Ability to use sound judgment when interacting with staff and participants of various ages and backgrounds in a non-judgmental manner. 
• Demonstrated ability to solve practical problems and deal with various variables in situations where only limited resources exist.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and analyze instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. 
• Ability to travel regularly.

Minimum Core Competencies: CITC Values, Respectful Leadership, Professionalism, Emotional Intelligence, Problem Solving/Critical Thinking, Communication Skills.  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in the field of education, human services, curriculum development, planning, and evaluation, or STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math). Relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Two (2) years of professional experience working in education. 
• Two (2) years of experience creating and implementing lesson plans and/or curriculum.
• Ability to lift 30-50lbs regularly.
• Knowledge of and confidence in the State of Alaska Cultural Standards.
• Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory state and federal background check.
• Valid Alaska driver’s license and insurable under CITC’s automotive insurance, which requires a driver to be at least 21 years of age and have had a driver’s license for at least three years. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) or Education fields.
• Experience working with Alaska Native people, knowledge of their values and belief systems, and ability to provide culturally competent services.
• Experience working with Tribal organizations and/or within Alaska Native/American Indian communities.
• Experience working in education in a rural Alaska community. 

Disclaimer

The information provided in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents within this job. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of employees assigned to this job.  Management has sole discretion to add or modify duties of the job and to designate other functions as essential at any time.  This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.