VILLAGE: Temporary Cultural Expert

About the role

The Cultural Expert supports Iñupiaq Education programs, focusing on areas aligned with their expertise in Iñupiaq language, culture, history, or fine arts.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Iñupiaq Education Department, instructional team, and site Principals to support these programs.
• Facilitate Iñupiaq arts programs, including sewing and fine arts.
• Facilitate and teach Iñupiaq culture, history, traditions, or language.
• Facilitate and teach traditional land use and values.
• Model and teach Iñupiaq values with a sensitivity to diversity.
• Promote and apply Iñupiaq pedagogical principles.
• Educate the whole child intellectually, spiritually, socially, culturally, emotionally, and physically.
• Collaborate with colleagues and community/parent volunteers.
• Adhere to District policies and regulations.
• Perform short-term intensive programming based on designated programming coordinated by the Iñupiaq Education Director & Site Principal.

Requirements

• Expert knowledge of Iñupiaq language, culture, history, traditions, or fine arts.
• Speaks Iñupiaq, fluently preferred.
• Understands and speaks some conversational Iñupiaq, required.
• Knowledge of best practices in teaching, including constructivist approaches, hands-on learning, and language development.
• Knowledge of/experience in developing and supporting family involvement in education.
• Understands Iñupiaq pedagogical philosophy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups, including educators, students, and community members.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in education, cultural studies, or related field preferred.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities and cultures preferred.
• Pass a background check.