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Screensize: 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1280 x 1024 UserName: Password: Message: * HTML is ON * Forum Code is OFF Smilies [quote][i]Originally posted by indianzjobs[/i] [br]Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians is hiring for the Youth Cultural Academic Coordinator position. This position is a Full-time position. Candidate is expected to generate Luiseño cultural lessons that are aligned with the current school curriculum. Responsible for creating a culturally appropriate program for school-aged children. Candidate is expected to collaborate with school staff, Pechanga Cultural Resources Department staff including, the Archivist and the Curator, and Tribal TANF department staff, for developing and implementing cultural activities that promote the educational goals for tribal youth. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (include, but not limited to the following) • Developing activities and working with existing staff and programs that promote knowledge, pride and respect for Luiseño/Pechanga culture and traditions. • Assist teaching the aspects of Luiseño culture which include but are not limited to: native plants and usage, pottery, subsistence, demographics, traditional foods, seasons, traditional housing, local animals, oral tradition and place names. • Working with tribal youth on culturally related projects. • Using Luiseño language for when interacting with school-aged children. • Demonstrate knowledge of tribal history and cultural practices by applying them to the program materials and lessons. • Assist Cultural and other Departmental staff with the development of hands-on cultural activities for the students. • Develop cultural lesson plans and study material for all grade levels, in collaboration with Pechanga School faculty. • Develop a reading list of cultural and historical related books for the teachers to review and incorporate into their lessons. • Coordinate outreach activities between Cultural Resources Department, Pechanga School, Pechanga TANF, and community schools. • Work with other TANF youth programs that promote pride in tribal history and culture. • Ability to work special programs and events on occasion after normal working hours and weekends. QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required. • Valid California teaching credential preferred. • Preferred 1-5 years teaching experience. • Basic knowledge of Luiseño culture, history and tradition. • Experience with native cultures and Luiseño language preferred. • Must have experience managing multiple projects and ability to properly prioritize workload. • Valid California Driver’s License, proof of insurance and personal vehicle to use for work. • Certified in Child/Infant CPR. • Compliance with Tribal Government Drug Free Workplace Policy. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES • Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Publisher required. • Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills. • Must be able to work independently and in a team environment • Excellent interpersonal skills: tact, patience, flexibility, and ability to maintain professional demeanor at all times. • Outgoing personality, excellent customer service skills and ability to motivate others. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts or in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office, or moderately noisy during events and when outdoors. APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT: PECHANGA GOVERNMENT CENTER 12705 PECHANGA ROAD TEMECULA, CA 92592 WWW.PECHANGA-NSN.GOV [/quote]   Check here to include your profile signature.