Secondary Language Immersion Specialist

Open to the Public

Posting: 2/28/25-OUF

Full Time Monday-Friday 7:30am -3:30 pm

Wage:$15.54 an hour non-exempt

Eligible Employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness as a non-profit.

SCIT recognizes that work-life balance is essential in day to day operations. Our Flexible Schedule and Telework options for employees make it possible to balance the needs of your family while still being on track at work. Flexible Schedule and Telework options are based on the departments need. The Tribe is a community based organization and we understand your family life is important, it’s important to us too.

Here are some of the benefits our team members get working for the Tribe: 16 Paid Holidays off include: New Year’s Day, M.L. King Jr. Day, President's Day, Easter Monday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, SCIT National Holiday, Labor Day, Michigan Indian Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve. We never miss those special moments with our children, family & friends due to working.

Our paid time off accruals for annual and sick leave are as followed: 0-3 years of service = 2 hours of annual & sick per 40 hours worked; 3-9 years of service = 3 hours of annual & sick per 40 hours worked; 10 years or more of service = 4 hours of annual & sick per 40 hours worked. Plus you get 16 hours of personal time per calendar year (prorated based on your start date, resets every Jan.1). We also have Bereavement, Longevity, Fitness, and maternity/paternity leave.

Full Time employees get Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance. Flex Spending accounts, Teladoc, life insurance, accidental death, Long Term Disability, Aflac, and 401K which SCIT matches up to 4%.

Prescription plan with free fills on most generic brands when using our Cardinal Pharmacy.

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Language Revitalization Program Manager, assist the classroom teacher in setting up and maintaining an inviting learning environment. Teach with a high level of Anishinaabe language fluency and a clear understanding of immersion philosophy. The class will function as a regular toddler program but will only use Anishinaabemowin in the process. All ALRD staff must adhere to mandated reporting laws.

The original spoken language of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian community is in a critical state of loss. If action is not taken immediately the language that was spoken for hundreds of years will be lost forever.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Utilize Anishinaabemowin (speaking our language) to provide assistance to students in their daily classroom activities; monitor the classroom during work-time.
• Assist with recesses, monitor and share meal time breaks with students utilizing Anishinaabemowin.
• Monitor students while arriving and departing school buildings speaking Anishinaabe.
• Assist in maintaining classroom documents, records and attendance.
• Maintain a safe learning environment for all children.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, well-organized classroom environment.
• Assist students in personal care.
• Assist in supervising fieldtrips, after school programs, and other school related activities and creating learning materials when necessary with a focus on language acquisition.
• Participate in in-service training.
• Assist with maintaining standards of student behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
• Assist in analyzing and appraising childrens development and progress.
• Guide children in exploring their interests, building self-confidence and self-esteem.
• Assist children in eating, resting, exercising and toileting.
• Ensure the cleanliness and safety of materials, classroom and playgrounds by performing routine inspections.
• Maintain effective working relationships with parents by providing opportunities for parent participation.
• Provide excellent customer service for all internal and external customers of the operations at all times. Provide solutions for customer concerns and continually focus on customer service as our top priority.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality and present a positive, professional demeanor and image at all times.
• The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position. The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or deemed necessary by the supervisor.

Contacts/Purpose of Contacts:

• Contact is with students, department employees and supervisor.
• Contact with other school staff members, Language Revitalization Program Manager, officials, parents, students and general public with the purpose to obtain, clarify or give facts concerning students, language acquisition or school activities as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have basic Anishinaabe language skills.
• Excellent communication and group leadership skills.
• Must be able to pass background check to meet the employment eligibility requirements as they pertain to the position.

Desired Qualifications:

• Associates Degree.
• Fluent Anishinaabe Speaker.
• Two years teaching Anishinaabemowin.
• Early childhood teaching experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs.

License, Certification, or Special Requirements:

• Native American preference shall apply to all positions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, county and local laws, regulations, and requirements.
• Knowledge of the history, culture, and cultural needs of Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe.
• Knowledge of early childhood development, diet and nutrition guidelines.
• Knowledge of curriculum development and preparation procedures.
• Skill in operating business computers and office machines, including Windows Office programs.
• Skill in administering disciplinary rules to children and resolving situational conflicts among children.
• Skill in interacting and engaging children.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds and with co-workers at all levels.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
• Ability to present information and workshops.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Physical Demands:

• Frequent use of hands, wrists, fingers associated with computer equipment.
• Required to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally sit, bend, climb and balance.
• Normal visual acuity, ability to talk and hear.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment:

• Normal office environment and classroom.
• Exposure to unpleasant odors, hazardous material and infectious disease.
• Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required.
• Travel may be required.