Alaskaʼs Educational Resource Center (SERRC), in partnership with Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI), is seeking individuals to serve as Assistant Culture Instructors for Raven Writes Traditional Native Foods Writing Camp. The Assistant Culture Instructors will work to support teaching daily lessons and activities in the professional teaching kitchen, while Writing Instructors work with students on writing strategies in the classroom next door. This camp is based on local and cultural traditions for food harvesting and preparation, and is intended to inspire and generate the writing of personal stories around experiences with food, medicine, and family. We strive to model and infuse in our teaching Southeast Traditional Tribal Values. The camp runs for one week, March 23-27, 2026, Monday through Friday. 

Job Summary:  

Camp Staff bring enthusiasm for igniting and nurturing each childʼs exploration of their Southeast Alaskan culture, and for written expression. These assistants will support the two Lead Culture Instructors in activities and curriculum infused with culturally relevant materials and learning experiences. Assistant Instructors will reinforce Tlingit vocabulary as they instruct whole and small groups of students to create foods, medicines, and other useful products from materials native to Tlingit Aáni. They will support a demonstration of learning in partnership with the classroom side of camp. They will generate a positive and safe learning environment, encourage pride in Family, Clan, and Tradition, and foster a harmonious atmosphere by encouraging participation and peaceful resolution of conflicts, as well as the use of basic Restorative Practices. 

Before and after camp, assistants will participate in at least one pre-camp meeting, potential training sessions, and set-up, as well as post-camp follow-up, camp breakdown, and clean-up. During camp they will join daily check-ins to debrief, address student needs, and prepare for the following day, as well as support the creation of a small showcase event for the last day.

Reports to:  

Camp Director & Raven Writes Program Coordinator at SERRC, Terra Stark, terras@serrc.org; 907-433-7256

Minimum Qualifications:

• Relevant experience in elementary classrooms; B.A. or B.S. preferred
• Current Alaska Teacher Certificate preferred
• Experience with elementary classroom teaching/assisting
• Interest in, or basic/classroom knowledge of, Tlingit language

Fingerprints: This position may require a Criminal Justice Fingerprint and Background check.

Work Schedule:  Up to 7 days in contract, no more than 37.5 hours/week. Regular work hours are from 8:00am-4:30pm AKST, recording 7.5 hours daily, including breaks.

Compensation begins at $40/hour, up to 52.5 hours total.

To apply: SERRC Application