Associate Teacher III

Associate Teacher III

Lower Kuskokwim School District Nightmute, Alaska May 18, 2026 To use the Yup'ik language as a primary tool for teaching concepts in all subject areas; to teach and maintain Yup'ik literacy skills; and to teach cultural folklore, customs, and history.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Fluent in Yup'ik and English.
• Literacy in English; literacy in Yup'ik required.
• Align with NCLB Paraprofessional Qualification requirements (48 semester hours or an Associate Degree or pass State-Approved Academic Competency test).
• Willingness to participate in training programs as required.
• Ability to work with students in a school setting.
• Ability to carry out instructional activities with a minimum of direct supervision.
• At least one year of demonstrated successful experience as a Teacher Aide preferred.
• Ability to live and work in a cross-cultural, rural Alaskan environment.
• Required participation in District Teacher Preparation Program.
• Ability to carry out successfully the duties described below.

Duties:

• Prepares and teaches lessons as assigned.
• Organizes existing materials and makes new materials to be used in helping students meet the learning objectives.
• Evaluates, assesses, and assigns grades to student work as appropriate.
• Maintains a positive atmosphere for learning within the classroom.
• Performs certain non-instructional classroom duties such as supervising snack, restroom, clothing routines, play periods, lunch periods, assemblies, and field trips.
• Participates in in-service training programs.
• Checks and records student attendance.
• Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and fellow employees as is expected of teachers.
• Maintains a sense of responsibility and positive attitude toward students and fellow employees.
• Works collaboratively with other instructional personnel.
• Maintains classroom student records and folders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Discover the Adventure of Being a Principal in Alaska with the Lower Kuskokwim School District

Are you ready for a unique and rewarding leadership experience? The Lower Kuskokwim School District (LKSD) invites passionate educators to join our vibrant community in the heart of rural Alaska. We are currently seeking candidates for the 2025–2026 school year.

LKSD is the largest rural school district in Alaska, serving nearly 4,000 predominantly Yup'ik students across 27 schools. Spanning a landmass the size of West Virginia, our district stretches along the Kuskokwim River and the Bering Sea coast. This is an opportunity to immerse yourself in stunning landscapes, rich cultural traditions, and a deeply meaningful educational mission.

Adventure is part of the job—traveling to our communities often involves flying from Anchorage and completing the journey by small plane, snowmobile, or boat. But more importantly, you will play a vital role in delivering bilingual, culturally relevant education that empowers students to succeed.