Indigenous Language and Culture Teacher FTE

Job Details

• Position Type:
  High School Teaching
• Date Posted: 4/18/2025
• Location:
  
  Century High School
• Date Available:
  
  School Year
• Closing Date:
  Until Filled

• Curriculum Development: Design and implement a culturally relevant curriculum focused on Indigenous languages (e.g., Ojibwe, Dakota) and cultural studies.
• Language Instruction: Provide high-quality instruction in an Indigenous language, incorporating reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.
• Cultural
  
  Education:
  
  Integrate traditional knowledge, cultural practices, and Indigenous perspectives into lessons, encouraging students to appreciate and understand Indigenous histories and ways of knowing.
• Student Engagement: Create a classroom environment that fosters curiosity, respect, and an inclusive space for students to explore their cultural identity and heritage.
• Community Involvement: Collaborate with local Indigenous leaders, elders, and community members to ensure the program reflects authentic practices and perspectives.
• Support and Advocacy: Advocate for the importance of Indigenous language preservation and cultural revitalization within the school and the broader community.
• Assessment and Reporting: Use a variety of assessment methods to evaluate students’ progress in language acquisition and cultural understanding, and provide regular feedback to students, families, and administrators.
• Professional Development: Stay current on best practices in Indigenous education and language preservation by participating in relevant professional development opportunities.
• Restorative Practices: Apply restorative principles to build positive relationships, mediate conflicts, and encourage a respectful, community-centered classroom environment.

• Required
  
  Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Education, Indigenous Studies, Linguistics, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Language Proficiency: Proficiency in an Indigenous language (e.g., Ojibwe, Dakota) and ability to teach the language at the high school level.
• Cultural Knowledge: Deep understanding of Indigenous cultures, history, and traditions, particularly those relevant to local Minnesota tribes.
• Experience: Prior teaching experience in a K-12 setting, preferably with Indigenous youth or in a culturally diverse environment.
• Community Engagement: Strong ties to Indigenous communities and demonstrated ability to collaborate with elders and community members.
• Skills: Excellent communication, organizational, and classroom management skills. Ability to create a culturally inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Professional Growth: Demonstrates continued professional development through coursework, research, peer collaboration, and/or job-embedded staff development.
• Subject Knowledge: Working knowledge of the subject matter, classroom management techniques, current researched best practices and strategies, as well as students' learning styles and needs, both academic and affective.
• Passion & Advocacy: Passionate advocate for Indigenous language preservation and cultural revitalization. Culturally sensitive and committed to promoting intercultural understanding. Flexible, creative, and responsive to student needs and community input.