We are currently looking for a Full Time Youth Language Education Specialist to join our Youth Education and Outreach Team team located at the Language Building working 8:00AM-5:00PM - Mo Tu We Th Fr.
Summary:
Responsible for assisting the Youth Language Educator in Chickasaw language instruction for youth enrichment activities and programs including language camps, clubs and language challenge bowl.
Responsibilities:
* Work with the Youth Language Education Supervisor to monitor the class schedule
* Help the Youth Language Educator to create lessons and instruct the Chipota Chikashshanompoli (Youth Speaking Chickasaw Club)
* Assisting with the Youth Language Education Supervisor with lesson preparations by getting materials ready and setting up equipment
* Instruct as needed for IDP classes, community outreach events and community classes
* Teaches outreach classes via Zoom
* Create an inclusive and welcoming learning environment that encourages youth to actively participate in language learning activities, workshops and events
* Attends all meetings, trainings and workshops as directed
* Ensures the learning environment is safe and clean
* Provides first class customer service to both internal and external customers and responds to inquiries, compliments, and/or complaints with professionalism, courtesy, and efficiency
* Maintains equipment and orderly workspace/service zone
* Develops training curriculum to meet the business needs and implements changes, with support of management
* Must have some ability to speak the Chickasaw Language; if not fluent in the Chickasaw Language must be actively working toward proficiency in speaking
* Performs all other duties as assigned
Competencies:
Essential:
* Able to follow instructions, both written and oral
* Ensures compliance
* Able to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements
* Ability to work independently
* Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability
* Able to read, understand, apply, and retain knowledge of Chickasaw Nation, departmental, divisional and all other rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines
* Prior experience with implementing tribal language programs
* Prior experience working with children in a tribal environment
* Ability to learn and utilize required systems for program needs
* Organizes work and assigned area logically and orderly
* Define problems, collect data and establish facts
* Establishes professional working relationships as appropriate
* Must be able to prepare curriculum in a clear format
* Able to verbally communicate in a professional and positive manner with other team members, departments, guests and management
* Writes effective communications with team, departments, guests and management
Skills:
Essential:
* Basic Computer skills
* Conversant in Chickasaw
* Must have intermediate familiarity of Office software
Experience:
Essential:
* 2 years directly related experience
Education:
Essential:
* High School, GED or Equivalent
Nonessential:
* Bachelors Degree in directly related field
* Masters Degree in directly related field
Credentials:
Essential:
* Pass general background check
* Standard Driver's License
Nonessential:
* Class A Commercial Driver's License
Working Conditions:
Nonessential:
* Pass pre-employment drug test
* Sometimes bend, kneel, stoop, push, reach
* Sitting up to 50% of shift
* Standing up to 50% of shift
* Listening and hearing ability
* Visual acuity for detail, distance, color, depth perception
* Sometimes lift and or carry up to 30 lbs
* Requires light travel
* Mix of office/non-office settings
* Must be flexible with work schedule
Training
*It is the responsibility of each employee to attend required training for their position or profession as determined by their line of support (LOS) or the leadership of the Chickasaw Nation. It is the responsibility of those who supervise, manage or otherwise lead employees or teams to ensure each employee has access to and receives all required training.
Mission, Vision & Core Values
Mission:
*To enhance the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people.
Vision:
*To be a nation of successful and united people with a strong cultural identity.
Core Values:
*The Chickasaw People
*Cultural Identity
*Servant Leadership
*Selflessness
*Can Do Attitude
*Perseverance
*Stewardship
*Trust and Respect
*Loyalty
*Honesty and Integrity
*Teamwork