SHI - Curriculum Specialist

Overview

Develops and oversees early childhood and elementary curriculum for literacy programs.

Key Responsibilities

• documentation
• presentation prep
• curriculum review
• committee coordination
• stakeholder liaison
• workflow tracking

Tasks

-Maintains documentation of people served and other necessary data collection for reporting purposes -Collaborate with the Baby Raven Reads Project Director and the Project Evaluator to ensure that all activities and outcomes related to programming overseen is reflected in the Power Point presentations prepared and presented annually in each of the communities served. -Oversee the ongoing review of Baby Raven Reads Early Childhood Curriculum and lesson plans to be used in Family Literacy Events, classroom lesson units and Gumboot Camps, ensuring they align with grant objectives, Core Cultural Values, Alaska Developmental Profile and Alaska’s Early Learning Standards. -Coordinate, plan and lead curriculum committee meetings including scheduling, technical support, creating agendas, and taking and sharing notes. -Work with Cultural Specialists, contractors and other team members to ensure curricula across literacy-based education programs align with state standards, research-based best practices, and embeds Indigenous ways of knowing and doing. -Act as a liaison with other departments and outside agencies in support of the Baby Raven Reads and Raven Writes programs. This includes confidential and non-routine information and explanation of policies when necessary. -Collaborate with Language Specialists and Cultural Specialists to produce a Haida and Tsimshian version of the Raven Writes curriculum. -Work in partnership with the publication team to review, copy edit and prepare curriculum documents. -Supports the traveling coaches in working with teachers to implement the Raven Writes curriculum across the unique communities in Southeast. -Establish the Baby Raven Reads Curriculum Development Committee. -Participate in all required meetings and ensure that pertinent summaries of programming and outcomes related to his/her essential functions are reported directly or by the Raven Reads Project Manager, Raven Writes Project Manager and/or the Education Director to SHI’s administration and Board of Trustees. -Oversee and create a workflow tracking system of curriculum review.

Requirements

• communication
• program planning
• computer skills
• bachelor's
• indigenous
• classroom experience

What You Bring

-Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. -Knowledge of program planning for early childhood classroom experience. -Ability to work well on own initiative and within a team. -Highly organized, self-motivated, and attentive to detail. -Proficient in computer applications, including word processors, spreadsheets, database software, and online survey applications. -Bachelor’s degree in early childhood or Elementary Education. -A strong understanding of Indigenous culture and perspective. -Strong knowledge of Indigenous culture and perspective. -Diplomatically communicate with a diverse group of important external callers and visitors as well as internal contacts at all levels of the organization. -Work experience either in a classroom or in another early childhood educational environment. -Competent in project planning.

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Benefits

-Flexible working with an ever-changing work environment.

About Sealaska

-The company operates across several industries, including natural resources, construction, and government contracting. -The company's history is rooted in the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA), which provided land and business opportunities to Alaska Natives. -Its diverse business portfolio includes energy, marine services, and specialized construction projects. -The company works closely with federal, state, and local government entities to support infrastructure and development. -The company plays a key role in preserving and promoting Native culture while driving sustainable economic growth. -Some of its standout projects include large-scale environmental and construction initiatives in Alaska and beyond.

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