Education Culture Aide (MTM Only)

About the Role

Under the guidance of the assigned teacher, assists with cultural activities and the implementation of cultural curriculum for students. Supports the development and execution of cultural programs, including song, dance, regalia making, beadwork, drum making, and weaving instruction tailored to individual student needs and groups, including at-risk or special needs youth.

Responsibilities

• Gather and prepare cultural arts and educational materials for instruction and activities.
• Help students develop skills in beadwork, weaving, dance, and other indigenous processes.
• Teach students about indigenous collection processes, procedures, and practices.
• Use positive reinforcement strategies to motivate students and encourage achievement.
• Maintain an orderly, attractive, and positive learning environment.
• Perform routine clerical tasks as needed.
• Attend or participate in required staff meetings and other necessary activities.
• Occasionally perform a wide range of office or field duties as part of the Tribe’s commitment to community service.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• One (1) year of experience performing Tribal cultural activities and applying indigenous processes, including at least six (6) months of experience working with school-age children.

Skills

• Proficiency in using necessary equipment, computers, machinery, tools, or software, including safe handling of scissors, needles, awls, chisels, saws, sewing machines, and knives.
• Ability to work with students in a positive and confident manner, demonstrating techniques effectively.
• Strong reading, writing, and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of cultural plants used in the manufacture of native utilitarian items, indigenous collection processes and practices, history, stories, songs, and dances of cultural groups.
• Understanding of the design and construction of cultural items and preparation of raw materials.
• Familiarity with Muckleshoot history, culture, and arts.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and observe safe work practices.
• Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain cooperative work relationships.
• Reliability in arriving to work on time and attending required training.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and assist in the preparation and implementation of cultural activities and curriculum.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changes in the work environment.

Working Conditions

• Regularly required to use manual and finger dexterity for operating personal computers and routine paperwork.
• Frequently required to sit, talk, see, or hear; remain still while designing and implementing cultural activities.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, balance, bend at the waist, crouch, kneel, twist, use foot controls, and operate a motor vehicle.
• May need to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.