What are the responsibilities and job description for the JOM Teacher (Temporary) position at Cocopah Indian Tribe?
Summary
Under the direct supervision of the Education Coordinator. Responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing a Summer Education Program
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop a curriculum for two summer sessions, one for elementary age students and the second for high school age students.
- Develop and implement a curriculum to develop academic skills for both the elementary and high school students.
- Develop and implement a program with local speakers (Tribal Members) to expand student awareness of their native culture with the assistance of the Cocopah Museum and Cultural Resources department.
- Must be available to attend education committee meetings.
- Develop and implement an arts and crafts program and to introduce traditional cultural awareness and appreciation.
- Plan and coordinate special activities and field trips related to the summer curriculum.
- Supervise, monitor, and teach students in academic development skills, cultural awareness.
- Implement environmental program focusing on awareness of native culture.
Supervise the Teacher Assistant.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Qualifications
- Must have strong organizational skills, i.e. planning, coordinating, and working with students and professional staff.
- Must be aware and sensitive to community education needs.
- Level I Fingerprint Clearance card required.
- Must be able to pass DPS/FBI fingerprint background check.
- Must be COVID-19 vaccinated or must obtain upon hire.
Education and/or Experience
- Associates’ degree in related field, 1 full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement leading to bachelor’s degree
- 1-year work specialized work experience or, 3-year work experience in related field or 3-years supervisory work experience
We Offer Great Fringe Benefits for our Full-time Positions
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D Insurance, Employee Assistance Program,
401K Plan with Employer Match, Ancillary Benefits (AFLAC, VTL)
In accordance with our policy and procedure manual Newly hired employee's pay shall be set to at least at the minimum value of the pay grade to which the position has been allocated according to our Pay Scale based on education and experience, but pay shall not exceed the mid-point for the pay grade.
NATIVE AMERICAN AND CURRENT EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE POLICIES ARE APPLICABLE TO ALL POSITIONS. MUST BE ABLE TO PASS PRE-EMPLOYMENT AND ON-GOING RANDOM DRUG/ALCOHOL TESTS.
Disclaimers: There are suitability standards that all applicants must meet in order to obtain employment with Cocopah Casino and the Cocopah Indian Tribe. Applicants who have felonies, warrants, outstanding tickets, and misdemeanors for shoplifting, weapons, theft or numerous drug convictions will not be eligible for employment.
In accordance with our policy and procedure manual Newly hired employee's pay shall be set to at least at the minimum value of the pay grade to which the position has been allocated according to our Pay Scale based on education and experience, but pay shall not exceed the mid-point for the pay grade.
AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Cocopah Indian Tribe is a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination employer. All employees are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment.
The opening and closings of these positions are subject to change upon the need of each department. For more information please contact Cocopah Human Resources at 928-627-2102.
