OJIBWE IMMERSION CURRICULUM WRITER/INTERIM COORDINATOR - Economic Development & Planning

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

OJIBWE IMMERSION CURRICULUM WRITER/INTERIM COORDINATOR

Economic Development & Planning

OPEN: July 20, 2015

CLOSING: August 3, 2015 @ 3:00 p.m.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Develop Curriculum and fulfill as Interim Coordinator (when needed) for the Red Lake Ojibwe Immersion School. Reports to Director of Economic Development & Planning, part-time position, working 20 hours/week starting August 17, 2015, salary; DOQ.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Be in charge of the curriculum development for the Immersion school, for school year 2015/2016 the 3 year old and 4 year old classrooms

• Participate in the Ojibwe Advisory Committee meetings and collaborate with the Committee members, associated teachers, and other personnel, to develop curriculum for both the Red Lake Immersion School and the New Beginnings Program

• Incorporate traditional Ojibwe teachings into curriculum in conjunction with Head Start 3 and 4 year old benchmarks

• Coordinate efforts to create language assessments and student progress markers in the Ojibwe language

• Translate or create reading books

• Develop song books, tapes, and singing activities for curriculum

• Establish clear roadmaps ahead of time for teachers and other related personnel to follow per the given curriculum

• Maintain high expectations for learners per the curriculum created

• Have good organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines in a timely manner

• Fill in as Coordinator for the Red Lake Immersion School Team as needed, coordinating all necessary projects including but not limited to the following: ensuring all immersion school personnel are fulfilling their prospective duties, act as liaison to the community partners and to families associated with the program, complete grant reports as needed, coordinate Advisory Committee duties with team, plus other duties as needed

• Be punctual and professional in all job related activities

• Have strong communication skills and professionally articulate plans and ideas with team

• Have a commitment and drive for Ojibwe language revitalization

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Education or other related field with emphasis in Anishinaabe Studies or Ojibwe Teacher Training preferred

• A minimum of three years teaching experience preferred

• Must demonstrate Intermediate oral and written Ojibwemowin proficiency

• Knowledge and/or experience in immersion instructional methodology preferred.

• Ability to work closely and effectively with Elders and small children

• Must successfully pass pre-employment drug testing and State, Federal or International Background checks

• Ability to travel in and out of state, obtain a valid MN driver's license, and obtain current auto insurance

• Must have extensive computer experience

• Willing to work intensive and long hours

• American Indian Preference

TO APPLY: Submit a completed Tribal Application at the Human Resources Department, P.O. Box 546, Red Lake, MN 56671 Phone (218) 679-1847.