Elder Speaker

Endazhi-Nitaawiging Charter School•Red Lake, MN

About The Position

Under the direction of the Head of School, we are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Elder Speaker to join our team. The Elder Speaker will play a vital role in ensuring the Ojibwe language is being transferred to the students and staff within the school community. The ideal candidate should be a first language speaker of Ojibwe.

Requirements

Knowledge and experience in second language acquisition and Education.
Be punctual and professional in all job-related activities.
Ability to organize and maintain records relating to Ojibwemowin.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
Strong skills in oral and written communication, including collaboration, leadership, and mentoring.
Ability to maintain good working relationships with staff, partners, volunteers, parents, and others.
Ability to travel in and out of state, obtain a valid MN driver’s license, and obtain current auto insurance.

Responsibilities

Teach and speak Ojibwe to maintain a language learning setting.
Support teachers in Ojibwemowin learning activities, lesson plans, curriculum development, and in the classroom, etc.
Work closely and effectively with youth, families, and elders.
Ability to work in small groups or one-on-one for Ojibwemowin learning activities.
Provide Ojibwemowin seven teachings and values throughout the school community.
Ojibwemowin storytelling.
Encourage and support new ideas and approaches to learning the Ojibwe language literacy in oral/written form.
Work with school staff on Ojibwemowin learning for the purpose of increasing Ojibwemowin knowledge and retention.
Participate in staff development, staff meetings, and Ojibwemowin planning activities as needed.
All other duties as assigned.