LANGUAGE TEACHER at Spokane Tribe of Indians in Wellpinit, WA

VACANCY ANN:       STOI-26-039

TITLE:                           LANGUAGE TEACHER 

SUPERVISOR:            LANGUAGE MANAGER

LOCATION:                 WELLPINIT, WA

STATUS:                      REGULAR FULL-TIME

RATE OF PAY:            $21.22-$26.37

OPENING DATE:       May 12, 2026

CLOSING DATE:       May 26, 2026

POSITION SUMMARY:

The goal of the Tribal Language/Culture program is to revitalize the language, culture and history of the Spokane Tribe. Our main goal is to ensure that the language and culture are being passed down from generation to generation. The Language/Culture Teacher will learn the Spokane Language and assist the efforts to revitalize the Spokane Language and Culture.

MAJOR DUTIES AND REPSONSIBITIES:

• This position will have regular contact with and/or control over children as part of their job duties.
• Teach Spokane Salish to students at the local district on the Spokane Indian Reservation and surrounding school districts.
• Able to substitute in any Language Department language class, Back to the Heart School, or K-12th grade classes as needed
• Assist in curriculum development that addresses and meets the Mission, Vision Statement and Goals of the Language/Culture Program.
• Spokane Salish related outreach with youth and tribal community.
• Adopt the Tribal values and able to model the Tribal values in every aspect of their job duties.
• Supervise and monitor children as needed.
• Participate in scheduled collaborative team meetings.
• Must learn the language and culture of the Spokane Tribe.
• Able to teach the language through stories, songs and games.
• Teach children in outdoor settings, implement and assist on cultural field trips.
• Must be willing to continue education/training in culturally relevant classroom management, culturally relevant teaching methods, and effective teaching strategies for teaching Native American Students.
• Assist teachers as needed in outdoor settings and promote exploration, problem solving, cooperation, socialization, and choice time through traditional guided learning.
• Prepare classroom materials to support developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum/lesson plans.
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians regarding each child's progress.
• Assist in teaching language classes for parents, guardians, and community members to learn the language/culture in order for them to communicate with their children.
• Document all significant classroom issues.
• Attend meetings, trainings and on the job development activities.
• Monitor and report child abuse.
• Take initiative in developing and improving their own fluency.
• Language/Culture training will be provided.
• Other duties as requested or assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Successfully completed 40 lessons in npoqínišcn 1 (N1), Stories 1, and 40 lessons in npoqínišcn 2 (N2).
• Must have a valid WA State Driver’s License, good driving record and be able to hold Tribal insurance.
• Must complete a course in Issues in Child Abuse and Neglect (can complete within three months of hire).
• Will be required to apply for and receive a First People’s Language, Culture and Oral Traditions (state) Certification.
• Must be able to pass required federal and tribal background checks
• Fingerprints on file
• CPR Training (can obtain upon hire)
• Must have 2-3 years of teaching in a classroom setting.
• Must complete a course in Child Neglect
• Must obtain a Tribal and First People's Language, Culture and Oral Traditions Certification.

*Tribal Preference Applies - Tribal Preference grants preference in employment to qualified enrolled Spokane Tribal Citizens, Spouses of Spokane Tribe Citizens, First Line Descendants of Spokane Tribal Citizens and Citizens of other Tribes and Other Applicants in that order.

*Safety Sensitive

MUST APPLY ONLINE: 

Confirmation receipt of on-line application submission and interview status will be sent to all applicants e-mail address used when applying. Applicants are responsible to regularly monitor their e-mail for interview notifications. 

Contact: HR Front Desk:
(509) 458-6527
E-mail:   hrfrontdesk@spokanetribe.com
Applications Must Be Received In The Human Resources Department No
Later Than 4:30 p.m. on the Closing Date
The Spokane Tribe Reserves The Right To Hire According To Its Indian Preference Policy
Applicants May be Subject To A Pre-Employment Drug Test Positions
All Positions With The Spokane Tribe Are Subject To A-90 Day Orientation