Language Assistant

OPEN IN-HOUSE 5 DAYS

JOB TITLE :                 Language Assistant

DEPARTMENT :         Cultural Resources

CLASSIFICATION:    Regular/Full Time

SALARY :                     D.O.E.

OPENING DATE :      January 08, 2026

CLOSING DATE :      January 14, 2026

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Language Program Manager, the Language Assistant will support Hualapai language revitalization by assisting with language classes, presentations, documentation and archiving, interviews, creating language learning materials, and encouraging real-world application in a positive environment. Training may be provided for certain duties, but the candidate must demonstrate required skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Assist the Language Program Manager and language teachers in organizing and holding language classes, including planning, outreach, and implementing classroom activities.

· Develop lesson plan and language learning materials for a wide variety of students, including youth, adults, and elders that are at varying levels of language proficiency, including beginner to advanced.

· Develop and share outreach materials for language programming.

· Integrate Hualapai cultural aspects into language materials, classes, and presentations.

· Assist Hualapai tribal members and tribal staff with language questions and research.

· Develop and maintain positive relationships with students, teachers, and parents.

· Contribute to a positive and supportive learning environment by demonstrating cultural competence and promoting inclusion.

· Assist with record keeping, taking notes, documenting program statistics, and archiving

· Assist with interviews with elders and Tribal members to document language and related cultural histories.

· Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

· Hualapai language fluency and understanding.

· Have knowledge of Hualapai Tribal history and cultural practices/beliefs.

· Experience in teaching the Hualapai language, and creating lesson plans and language learning materials

· Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse range of individuals and groups.

· Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

· Experience with computer programs (Canva, PowerPoint, Word, etc) to develop various documents and language materials.

· Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.

· Have skills to comfortably and efficiently work both on a team and independently.

· Must be dependable, honest, responsible, and willing to learn. Job requires being careful about detail and thoroughness in completing work tasks in a timely manner.

· Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including some early mornings, nights, weekends and holidays.

· Must be 18 years or older.

· Must have a valid driver license and be eligible for the tribe’s insurance.

· Must have a valid Fingerprint Clearance Card.

· Submit to and pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screening and random test thereafter.

HOW TO APPLY:

Submit a completed Employment Application to: Human Resources Department, PO Box 179, Peach Springs, AZ 86434, fax (928) 769-1191, or call (928) 769-2215/2216 for information. To be considered for employment, the Human Resources Department must receive a completed application by 5:00 PM on the closing date. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application. All applications and supporting documentation submitted becomes the property of the Human Resources Department, please keep copies for your own reference.

PREFERENCE:

All applicants are considered without regard to age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status, or physical disability. However, preference will be given to qualified Community members, to qualified persons of Indian descent, then to other qualified candidates in accordance with Public Law 88-355, Section 703 (702-71) and public Law 93-638, Section 7B.

THE HUALAPAI TRIBE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/PROGRAM

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