Elementary Education Instructor​/Education Grants Specialist

Responsibilities

An Education Division Instructor is primarily responsible for developing, enhancing and teaching designated courses for the Division of Education. In addition, this position will entail advising students in the selection of courses, and monitoring their progress with coursework and the TEP process; assisting with registration and College processes and documentation; communicating regularly and as needed with SKC staff, administration and faculty;

maintaining records and student files for students in the Education programs and participating on the SKC Education Advisory Board and other committees as needed. This position will also work in collaboration with other education faculty and staff in preparing teacher candidates for the TEP interview and portfolio process, and monitoring/assessing their progress as they complete all three phases of the TEP program, as well as assisting with the field experiences and overall management of clinical teaching placements.

In addition, this position will also support the Education Dean in carrying out grant program tasks, including annual reporting, communications with grant program officers, budget management, and record keeping.

• Must possess a Master's degree in Education, with an undergraduate foundation specifically in Education.
• Minimum of three years' experience teaching young learners (pre‑K to 8th grade).
• Experience teaching or mentoring adults; and experience writing and evaluating lesson plans and developing educational curriculum.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the theories and strategies involved in learning and instruction.
• Computer skills such as spreadsheets, data input, online learning platforms, and word processing.
• Knowledge of the practices, customs, and origins of the Seliš (Salish), Ql
  ¿ ispé (Pend O'Reille), and Ksanka (Kootenai) Tribes and the mission and goals of Salish Kootenai College.
• Knowledge of protecting people, data and property.
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate professionally, consistently and effectively through written, spoken and visual media.
• Experience working with diverse grants and granting agencies (education grants preferred).
• Familiarity with grant writing and grants maintenance processes, reporting, and budget management.