Culture and Language Provider

Job Code:  25-3099                                                    Salary Range: $15.63- $35.34

Status: Full-time, Non-exempt, Permanent         Department: ED – Early Learning Center

Location: Early Learning Center                    Reports to: Ed. and Disabilities Coordinator

Telecommute: No                                                     Fleet: No                                                       

SUMMARY:  Under the general direction of the Education and Disabilities Coordinator, the Culture and Language Provider is responsible for enriching the Early Learning Center by incorporating Mohawk language and culture into the program, encouraging participants to develop a strong sense of who they are. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

• Adhere to all policies, standards, and procedures as dictated by Tribal Personnel Policies, NYS OCFS Child Care Licensing Regulations, the ELC Behavior Management Plan, the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct, and all other applicable regulations pertaining to health, safety and sanitation.
• Work in conjunction with the ELC staff to develop developmentally appropriate curriculum that includes written, pictorial, and verbal representations of traditional language and culture, as well as traditional music, dance, games, and other relevant activities that address the cultural traditions of the Akwesasne community.
• Coordinate with outside agencies to provide staff, children, and families with programming to enhance the knowledge of traditional language and culture, including socials for classrooms, and training sessions for staff.
• Work in close collaboration with classroom teachers to ensure a smooth integration of culture and language into daily lessons and routines and submit weekly plans showing evidence of collaboration.
• Work with the ELC staff to meet annual program goals related to language and culture.
• Provide the parents, staff and home-based childcare providers with training and workshops to strengthen their knowledge of the Mohawk language and culture so they can more effectively share this knowledge with our children and adults in our program.
• Provide classroom support when needed.
• Report incidents or allegations of abuse to the Childcare Supervisor.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: There are no supervisor requirements for this position.

Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Due to the sensitive nature of information obtained, must maintain strict confidentiality at all times.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Candidate must be willing to pursue Child Development Associate (CDA) credential within 3 years of hire.
• Knowledge of the Mohawk language and traditions is required

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

•  A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Prefer 1-year experience working in Early Childhood.       

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: 

• Exhibit a friendly and courteous manner while maintaining a high level of professionalism in relationships with children, families, visitors, colleagues, other staff members, management, and community members.
• Positively deal with crisis situations. Deal with hostile, aggressive persons or situations.
• Be aware and sensitive to the needs that may arise when handling stressful and demanding circumstances.  Immediate debriefing will be made available.
• Assist in maintaining a safe working environment in the ELC.
• Promote a positive image of the ELC and foster a climate of respect and integrity.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to implement regulations that govern programs for young children; acknowledging that all staff will cooperate to implement a program that far exceeds minimum regulations.
• Ability to ensure that the rights and needs of children are the highest priority, while also recognizing the needs of other family members.
• To contribute to the ongoing review, evaluation and modification of services as needed by the community, families and children.
• To provide information about the services of the program to the community and to engage staff in cooperative problem solving, planning and continuing evaluation of themselves and the program.

The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe strives to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to the policy of nondiscrimination based on race, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, physical disability, veteran status or any other non-job-related factor. The SRMT will give preference to the qualified native applicant. The SRMT will give preference to the qualified native applicant.

The successful candidate must pass a test for illegal substances prior to employment being confirmed. 

The successful candidate must pass a criminal background check prior to employment.