Akwesasne Freedom School Job Posting
Term: Permanent
Hours per Week: 40 Hours per week, Monday-Friday
Work Location: The Akwesasne Freedom School
Deadline for Applications: Until position is filled
Must submit a resume and application to the Akwesasne Freedom School office at 31 Indian Village Road, Akwesasne. For more information, please call 315-600-1963 or email us [email protected]
Duties include but not limited to:
Maintain a professional attitude and environment
Establish a trusting relationship with parents and staff
Must be able to make decisions in consideration of the Parent Committee
Must be able to conduct staff and parent meetings effectively
Follow established work culture as set by the Akwesasne Freedom School
Participate in curriculum development to help reinforce delivery
Must be able to report on financial statements and budgets
Under direct supervision of parent committee
Must be able to write reports and proposals for funding
Will provide guidance and appropriate discipline
All expenditures exceeding $1000 must be approved by parent committee
Must be able to provide the history and current school organization to media and others interested in immersion schooling
Qualifications:
Only fluent speakers of the Kanienkeha need apply
Experience in management is essential
Must have initiative and be willing to provide Kanien’kehaka culture and teachings
Must have a valid driver’s license and vehicle
Must know and support the Mission of the Akwesasne Freedom School:
“Through our language, the Ahkwesahsne Freedom School will support and encourage a process for each child to learn their role and responsibility as Rotinonhsón:ni through an understanding of the Ohenton Karihwatekwen as the core of their learning experience.
The guiding principles of Sken:nen, Ka’satsténhsera, Ka’nikonri:io will thrive and be heard in the voices of our children for the next seven generations.”
All applicants must agree to criminal reference check.
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