Language Apprentice

• Valid Teaching Credential preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: • Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution required. • Valid Teaching Credential preferred. • Proven ability to learn another language required. • A combination of teaching and hands on classroom experience preferred. • Chamtéela Language Credential or must attain within three (3) years of employment or completion of the first credential program after hire. • Experience in teaching a second language to all ages utilizing speaking, reading and listening preferred. • Native Chamtéela language speaker preferred. • Certified in child and infant CPR. • Knowledge of basic first aid. • This position must comply with the Pechanga Tribal Government's Drug-Free Workplace Policy. This includes: pre-employment testing, post-accident or injury, and random testing. • Must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation

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SUMMARY: Pechanga Tribe is seeking a qualified individual to enrich the language program for the Chámmakilawish Pechanga School located on the Pechanga Indian Reservation School, which provides elementary education for grade level Preschool through Fifth grade.

Applicants must incorporate the Chámmakilawish Pechanga School's education curriculum and policies, and have a strong emphasis on the school's Luiseño/Chamtéela language program. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Teach, instruct and nurture students individually and in group settings, utilizing the Luiseño/Chamtéela language. • Develop language based activities or curriculum and assist the Linguist with morning classes. • Assist in the preparation of course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts. • Assist in the initiation, facilitation, and moderation of classroom discussions. • Assist in the evaluation of students' class work, assignments and papers. • Create a physically safe and stimulating classroom environment that is age appropriate. • Develop and address student's physical, emotional, intellectual and social growth. • Enforce School policies and other applicable rules governing the students. • Apprentice must believe Luiseño/Chamtéela is a living language, and have confidence that he or she can master the language (read, write and verbalize). • Willingness to apply the language in a classroom setting. • Instruct language lessons to Teachers and Instructional Assistant. • Continue education by attending the language classes offered through Pechanga Tribal Government, to increase knowledge of the Luiseño/Chamtéela language. • This position may require continuing education and/or additional certifications as applicable. • Must adhere to all policies and procedures of the Pechanga Tribal Government