Position: Mohawk Immersion Teacher (levels K, 1, 2, & 4)

Number of Positions: Four (4) positions available for upcoming school year

Term: July 29, 2019 to June 26, 2020

Hours per week: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Work Place: The Akwesasne Freedom School

Deadline for application: until position is filled

Must submit a resume and application to the Akwesasne Freedom School Office, 31 Indian Village Road, Akwesasne, NY. For more information please call (518) 358-2073 between 8:30am – 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday, or email [email protected].

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Fluent Mohawk speaker or functional level Mohawk speaker.

• Must have 1-2 yrs. experience working with school-age children.

• Have a valid driver’s license and insurance on vehicle.

• Be willing to use personal vehicle to transport students if needed.

• Experience maintaining an immersion environment.

• Ability to teach outside of classroom; in the woods, at the river, in the garden, etc.

• Ability to recite the “Ohenton Karihwatehkwen”, sing traditional songs and dances, etc.

• Creative, resourceful and ability to work without supervision.

• Must have a positive attitude and be flexible, dependable, and punctual.

DUTIES:

• To interact with children using Kanien’keha throughout the day.

• To role model everyday activities and provide opportunities for the children to help and participate.

• To supervise children outside at all times.

• Establish a trusting relationship with children, co-workers and parents.

• Establish daily routines and classroom management.

• Maintain a clean, organized and safe environment at all times.

• To comply with current AFS policies and procedures.