Alaskaʼs Educational Resource Center (SERRC), in partnership with Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI), is seeking individuals to serve as Lead Writing Instructors for Raven Writes Traditional Native Foods Writing Spring Break Camp. The Lead Writing Instructors will work as partners in teaching daily lessons and working on journals and other writing projects in the classroom, while Culture Instructors work with students in the professional teaching kitchen 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 instructors will implement a provided curriculum infused with culturally relevant materials and learning experiences from and inspired by the Raven Writes Elementary Curriculum. Lead Instructors will instruct whole and small groups of students to develop strategies and build skills in the writing process, focusing on what they know best, Tlingit Aáni. They will create a positive and safe learning environment, encouraging pride in Family, Clan, and Tradition, and fostering a harmonious atmosphere by encouraging participation and peaceful resolution of conflicts, as well as the use of basic Restorative Practices. 

Before and after camp, instructors 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. Instructors will also help organize a small showcase event for the final day of camp.

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 $70/hour, up to 52.5 hours total.

To apply: SERRC Application