QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associate's Degree in Native American Studies, Education, Early Childhood Education, or related field.
OR
- High School Diploma, GED, or Certificate of completion required. Additionally, must have completed 12 college credits and 2 years of education and/or experience in the required degree fields. Must successfully complete an Associate’s Degree within three (3) years of the hire date. Must provide documentation to the Personnel department of enrollment and completion.
- Must have at least one (1) year of experience working with children ages 0-5.
- Knowledge of Native American issues and culture, particularly as they relate to the educational process required.
- Ability to work effectively within KBIC, local schools, and in a school setting.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with KBIC departments, schools, families, and community partners.
- Possess solid organizational skills, including multitasking and time-management.
- Possess strong oral and written communication skills.
- Must have experience with Microsoft Office programs.
- Must have experience conducting assessments.
- Knowledge of Ojibwe language and traditions, preferred.
- Classroom teaching experience, preferred.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
- Must be CPR and First Aid certified, or must obtain within 90 days from date of hire.
- Be willing and able to travel as required for the position.
- Must be willing to work evenings and weekends, as needed.
- Must be able to obtain a satisfactory clearance under the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act Background Investigations Policy.
- Must be at least 21 years old, have a valid unrestricted Driver’s License, be insurable to operate KBIC fleet vehicles. Must obtain a Chauffer license within six (6) weeks of hire.
- Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory result of a Security Background Check, pre-employment physical, and drug testing.
