Location: Tlingit Culture Language and Literacy Program/Harborview Elementary School
Full Time Position (1.0 FTE)

Connect with Juneau's youth and make a difference for children in your community!

TEACHING POSITION: Requires Alaska teaching certificate with appropriate endorsement (s) (for information visit: http://www.eed.state.ak.us/TeacherCertification).

Position Summary: The Juneau School District, located in Alaska's capital city on the lands of the Áak'w Kwáan, is seeking an outstanding middle school teacher to serve as Math and Science teacher in the Tlingit Culture Language and Literacy Program. The District is seeking an individual with strong teaching and curriculum development skills to help TCLL expand its program into the middle grades. TCLL welcomed 6th and 7th grade students in 2023-24, with plans to add an 8th grade classroom in 2024-25. The successful candidate will teach middle school math and science and will collaborate with the middle school Tlingit language teacher, Tlingit Elders, and other members of the TCLL team, to design curriculum that is thematic, place-based, culturally responsive, and grounded in the core cultural values of Lingít Aaní. The successful candidate will be a proven collaborator and dedicated to teaching in a bi-cultural, bi-literacy environment as TCLL seeks to raise the status of the Tlingit culture and language among our students and the community.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in education.
Valid Alaska Teacher’s Certificate (Type A) with a secondary endorsement in math and/or science.
A basic proficiency in the Tlingit language as evidenced by the successful completion of at least 3 credit hours of university level Tlingit language, or a passing score on the TCLL Incoming Student Assessment.
Experience working with place-based and culturally responsive curriculum.

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong knowledge and background in math and science instruction and dual language instruction.
Successful experience in serving children of varied ethnic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds.
Deep knowledge of and respect for the Tlingit culture and language.
Proven ability to develop thematic, place-based, culturally responsive curriculum.
Willingness to pursue Tlingit language teaching endorsement.

Responsibilities:

Teach middle school curriculum aligned with state standards and infused with Tlingit culture and language.
Use language teaching strategies to increase Tlingit language proficiency for students who speak a language other than Tlingit at home.
Collaborate with other TCLL staff and Sealaska Heritage Institute staff to develop effective middle school curriculum.
Participate effectively at team meetings with teachers, support staff, and outside agencies using appropriate social skills, problem solving, and conflict resolution strategies.

Compensation: Salary is dependent on experience and education. The Juneau School District offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) plan.

To Apply:
Complete an online application on our website at www.juneauschools.org.

About

About the Juneau School District

Located in Alaska’s beautiful capital, the Juneau School District (JSD) serves roughly 4,000 students in PreK–12 across 14 schools.

Schools & Programs

Six elementary schools, one middle school, and one standard high school.
Additional options include an alternative high school, a PreK–8 Montessori School, a K–8 Charter School, a home‐school program (HomeBRIDGE), a residential youth facility, and the Tlingit Culture, Language & Literacy (TCLL) program.
The alternative high school, Yaaḵoosgé Daakahídi, serves students who benefit from non‐traditional high school settings.

Community & Demographics

Student body is diverse: roughly 43% White, 24% multi‐ethnic, 13% Alaska Native & American Indian, 10% Asian & Pacific Islander, 10% Hispanic, and about 1% Black.
Around 23% of students receive Free & Reduced Meals, and 20% receive special education services.

Professional Atmosphere & Development

The district employs about 600 full-time staff, with roughly 300 certified teachers, making it one of the largest employers in the community.
JSD offers strong support for professional growth: embedded professional development, Arts‐infused teaching (Artful Teaching), culturally responsive pedagogy, mentoring programs, peer collaboration, and opportunities to engage with local culture and environment in instructional design.

Advantages & Location

Juneau is both remote and accessible by air or sea, with majestic surroundings including the Tongass National Forest.
Small-city feel, with strong sense of community. Teachers often engage with local culture, and environment.
Because of its size and resources, the district can offer a variety of teaching environments—traditional classrooms, Montessori, alternative high school settings, and culturally unique programs like TCLL.

District Profile

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Middle School Teacher (Tlingit Culture Language and Literacy Program/Harborview Elementary School)