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  • Uqapiaqti (Inupiaq Speaker)

    NANA Regional Corporation (Kotzebue, AK)



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    Job Description

    Iñupiaq speakers in this role will support and guide the Iñupiaq language learning of the immersion teacher and children in the June Nelson Elementary School (JNES) immersion classroom in a positive and loving way. Speakers in this position will be employed by Aqqaluk Trust but their work will primarily be at JNES. If willing, they may also provide occasional support to Aqqaluk Trust language programs. Typical schedule will be 2.5 hours per day, 3 days per week.

    Responsibilities

    + Speak only Iñupiaq in the immersion classroom (no English).

    + Support the Iñupiaq language learning of the JNES immersion classroom teacher and children in the immersion program (currently Pre-K only)

    + Support the immersion teacher to guide the behavior of children in the immersion classroom in loving, supportive ways.

    + Support occasional Iñupiaq language needs at Aqqaluk Trust when asked.

    Qualifications

    + Ability to communicate clearly and accurately in the Iñupiaq language, in full sentences (fluency is preferred but not required)

    + Ability to be in a classroom for multiple hours while speaking no English

    + Ability to sit, stand, and move about with limited assistance or no assistance

    + Experience working with children in classroom settings strongly preferred

    + Can pass a background check to work with children

     

    Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

     

    Weather:Environmentally controlled, requires most work to be done inside. May occasionally be asked to work outdoors on an as-willing basis.

     

    Noise level:Quiet to Moderate

     

    Environment:School environment with significant interaction with young students. At times an office environment. The pace of the work environment is moderate.

     

    Travel:No travel anticipated.

     

    Physical requirements:Able to sit, stand, and walk with limited or no assistance. Ability to use one or both hands and arms. Physically comfortable being around young children.

     

    The above is not intended to list all possible essential functions or requirements as they are subject to change. Aqqaluk Trust reserves the right to revise or change this description. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the above essential duties and meet the physical requirements of the job.

    Competencies

    + Knowledge of the Iñupiat Iḷitqusiat and Iñupiaq cultural wisdom

    + Loving, caring, supportive attitude toward Iñupiaq language learners

    + Communicates ahead of time about availability and work schedules

    + Able to support Iñupiaq language learners in healthy, loving ways

    **Equal Opportunity Employer** NANA Regional Corporation, Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, gender-identity and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran protected status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. NANA grants employment preference to shareholder of NANA, their spouses and descendants to the extent allowed by law.

    **Accommodation Requests for Job Seekers with a Disability.** If you are a job seeker with a disability and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation for any part of the employment process, contact us at [email protected] or 1-800-478-2000.

    **Default: Location : Location** _US-AK-Kotzebue_

    **Job ID** _2025-15731_

    **Work Type** _On-Site_

    **Work Location** _Kotzebue_

     


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