Division/Department: Administration/ Museum
Location: Fond du Lac Cultural Language Center - As Designated - Onsite
Reports To: Ojibwemowin Project Manager
Probationary Period: 90 days - Full time; 120 days - Part time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (hourly)
Classification: Child Related CB
Driver's License: Level 1 - Driver's License required
Rate of Pay: $29.87 - $33.60
Responsibilities
- Primary instructor for the Waa-Ojibwemojig Adult Language Learning program.
- Designing and facilitating opportunities for the Adult Language Learners to learn to speak, read, and write the Ojibwe language.
- Utilize proven instructional strategies rooted in diversification to assist Adult Language Learners of various levels in developing daily language use skills for communication through the medium of the Ojibwe language in multiple settings.
- Attend Ojibwe Language Learning trainings and related workshops with the group of Waa-Ojibwemojig.
- Continually review and develop the Adult Ojibwe Language Curriculum to be utilized in the Waa-Ojibwemojig Program.
- Works with Master Speakers, Ojibwe Linguists, Proficient Speakers, and Language Administrators to assist in all areas of the implementation of the Waa-Ojibwemojig Program.
- Facilitate culturally-rooted practices with the Waa-Ojibwemojig staff and Learners to help ensure program effectiveness and for the health and well-being of our language.
- Assists Gegaanzongejig (Language Department) Staff with in-service language instruction as requested and scheduled for various departments.
- Recommends language resource acquisitions to the Ojibwemowin Leadership.
- Serves as a substitute facilitator for community language sessions or as the speaker at other gatherings as needed.
- Maintains a database of proficiency assessments and curricular materials (Overview/Units/Lessons/Materials/Instructional Strategies).
- Maintains an active network of professional relationships with master speakers, advanced second language speakers, language administrators, and language teachers
- Provides periodic reports on program effectiveness and growth, as requested and identified by the Ojibwemowin Leadership
- Attends professional meetings, workshops, and conferences on Indigenous Language Learning and sometimes presents on the FDL Waa-Ojibwemojig Program.
- Creates written documents and learning tools as a curriculum. All materials created become the property of Fond du Lac Reservation and will be included in the Waa-Ojibwemojig Adult Language Learner Curriculum and/or available on the FDL Gegaanzongejig webpage when approved.
- Contributes to collective development efforts and provides recommendations to the Ojibwemowin Coordinator of potential language resource acquisitions as necessary.
- Ensures confidentiality of all records for employees, band members and/or clients.
- Displays a responsive and professional manner in promptly responding to all requests, complaints, and problems.
- Recognizes that each employee is a representative of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and is responsible for demonstrating courtesy, respect, and sensitivity to the needs of all others, including visitors and co-workers.
- Represents the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and the department in a positive and professional manner in the community.
- Required to maintain proper attendance including reporting to work on time in accordance with applicable policies.
- Maintains a clean and organized work area.
- Due to changes and modifications in the job from time to time, employees are required to be flexible and assume other responsibilities assigned by management as deemed necessary.
Qualifications
- A valid Driver's License issued in the US is required.
- 5 years of documented teaching experience specifically in Ojibwemowin is required.
- Advanced Level second language speaker status is required, Master Speaker level in Ojibwe is preferred.
- Relevant coursework in Ojibwemowin or eminence credentials is preferred.
- Mastery of the Fiero double-vowel orthography system is required.
- Ability to work in an Ojibwe language teaching/learning environment Ojibwe language is used as the primary form of communication required.
- Experience supporting others in becoming functional daily users of the Ojibwe language and in developing knowledge of Ojibwe language, culture, and history required.
- Experience and existing relationships with community partners and local and regional language programs is preferred.
- Ability to work in a community service environment with a culturally, economically, and linguistically diverse population is preferred.
- Aptitude for complex, analytical work, self-direction, and ability to make sound decisions is preferred.
- Ability to demonstrate competency in place-based harvesting and production.
- Possess effective communication skills in written, verbal, and public speaking.
- Ability to work independently, establish priorities, and collaborate in a team environment is required.
- Ability to operate office equipment/materials used in performing essential functions.
- Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in pre-defined and changing situations.
- Aptitude for recognizing and managing the unique impact of learning one's language has on one's cultural identity and helping others work through these dynamics of Identity Development and Internalized Oppression.
- Comfortable interacting with people of all ages from small children to elders, especially speakers of Ojibwemowin.
- Knowledge of computer applications in Microsoft 365, OneDrive, & Outlook is required.
- Attention to detail and accuracy is required.
- Ability to establish professional and harmonious working relationships on all projects and with all parties involved.
- Subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with the Fond du Lac Reservation's Personnel Policies.
- Subject to pre-employment and annual background checks.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Normal physical requirements.
- Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, including work in various weather conditions.
About Us
The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Nagaajiwanaang (Where the water stops), is one of the six Bands of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe and a proud sovereign Ojibwe nation. We strive to be a diverse, supportive, and inclusive workforce that employs Fond du Lac Band members, native peoples, and those from our surrounding communities.
As one of Carlton County's largest employers, the Fond du Lac Band is dedicated to elevating the community through a broad spectrum of programs and enterprises including our gaming facilities, tribal government, health services, and education that promotes our language, culture, and the preservation of our natural resources.
The Fond du Lac Band is an employer that cultivates the growth of our employees and our programs; a place where you can develop your skills and gain experience that will positively impact the lives of those who call the Fond du Lac Band home. Our hiring practices follow tribal employment rights outlined in Fond du Lac Ordinance #12/94 (TERO).
Join the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa in our mission to preserve and promote our community while contributing to its vibrant future.