EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT SKC

Salish Kootenai College Seeks Applicants for: Custodial Services Team Leader
Salary Range: $11.08 per hour
Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

The Team Leader is responsible for maintaining a clean and safe working environment for all staff/faculty. This position will work under a Team System of cleaning all buildings on SKC campus leading and developing individual teams. This position will oversee and serve as a leadership position within the team. This is a testing designated position requiring pre-hire and random drug/alcohol testing.

Successful candidates will have the following:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Current driver’s license
• Three years of supervisory experience
• Ability to work as a team player
• Possess good work ethics in being a leader
• Attend trainings and workshops as required.
• Ability to work full regular scheduled shift and occasional flexible hours.
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.

Salish Kootenai College Seeks Applicants for: Information Technology Faculty
Salary Range: $39,000-DOE
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

The main teaching responsibility for this position is within the A.S. and B.S. in Information Technology and the A.S. in Engineering degree programs. The workload will be equivalent to a full time equivalent teaching load of 15 credits per quarter.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and teach classes within the department degree programs: A.S. in Information Technology, and B.S. in Information Technology
• Maintain scheduled office hours and availability to assist students
• Advise students on academic and vocational curricula, career issues, while keeping information current on all advisees.
• Refer students to appropriate college and community resources
• Evaluate transcripts as needed for course transferability
• Contribute on department assessment activities
• Participate in SKC campus and community events. Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters and academic issues including the Administration and Curriculum Committees

Minimum Qualifications
A.S. in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. Must have ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and the ability to communicate through written, spoken and visual media. Demonstrated skills in information technology. Ability to effectively teach all departmental classes within the Information Technology degree programs. Have knowledge of Salish and Kootenai Tribes and the mission and goals of Salish Kootenai College

Salish Kootenai College Seeks Applicants for: Lead Teacher - Child Care Toddler Room
Salary Range: $12.00 - $14.00 DOE
Closing Date: Monday, August 14, 2017; 4:00 PM

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Promote, encourage and guide a classroom environment that is educational, fun, safe and caring by:

• Giving children support and demonstrating respect
• Planning and implementing lessons for children with the supervision and collaboration of other teachers at the Childcare Center
• Organizing a positive and stimulating learning environment
• Assuming an equal share of Center housekeeping responsibilities
• Ensuring that children are supervised at all times indoors and outdoors
• Completing all needed paperwork, including lesson plans and observations of children
• Complying with universal precautions in dealing with cleaning, sanitation, disinfecting, handwashing, use of disposable gloves and disposal of infectious wastes
• Utilizing positive guidance techniques to teach children while guiding their behavior

Function as a contributing member of the Child Care Center’s team by interacting with and supporting the program’s philosophy and policies through:

• Attendance at all staff meetings, recommended trainings and conferences
• Maintaining confidentiality regarding children, parents, families and co-workers
• Reporting and discussing incidents and issues with the director in a timely manner
• Complying with all standards in operating the Childcare Center including the SKC Mission Statement, Childcare Mission Statement, and the NAEYC code of Ethical Conduct
• Assume the duties of the Director in cases of absence of Director to maintain order at the Center
• Develop Classroom Portfolio in accordance with the NAEYC Accreditation Standards
• Use the Ages and Stages assessment tool with children and parents
• Participate in all child screenings, including the DIAL-4 Developmental Screening
• Implement the HighScope curriculum in the classroom
• Greeting parents and other visitors
• Participating in special events and meetings for parents and children
• Supervision of volunteers, parent exchange volunteers, work study students, and childcare aides
• Planning and implementation of parent participation activities
• Assist the team in preparing a monthly Center newsletter
• Assist the Director in explaining the program to visitors
• Assist the Director in ensuring the coordination of all classroom activities, staff, and student relations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education
• Minimum three (3) years documented experience as the lead classroom teacher in an early childhood setting birth to age 5 preferred.
• Knowledge or experience with HighScope Curriculum and Assessment model preferred
• Knowledge of child development
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Current CPR and First Aid certification or willing to obtain certification upon hire.
• Current on required immunizations or ability to become current upon hire
• Ability to work with people of varying backgrounds and ethnic groups
• Ability to take direction and work independently

Salish Kootenai College Seeks Applicants for: TREES Center Coordinator
Salary Range: $14.00 - $16.00 DOE
Closing Date: Monday, August 14, 2017; 4:00 PM

Salish Kootenai College
Program Support Staff, Center for Tribal Research & Education in Ecosystem Sciences (TREES)

Salish Kootenai College is seeking applicants for a program and administration support coordinator for the TREES Center, located in the SKC Natural Resources Department. The assistant will be responsible for general office, receptionist and clerical work, aiding TREES staff in the placement, support, travel of student interns and all related logistics, assist with recruitment, onboarding, conversion and general support of TREES interns, assist in developing public relations materials, assist in social media and website outreach efforts, assist Natural Resources faculty in administrative functions (as time allows), maintain a positive work environment, and other duties as assigned.

The requirements for this position are an Associates Degree in Natural Resources or a related field (Bachelors degree preferred); experience with web design and social media platforms; and two years’ experience working in an office environment. The applicant must also demonstrate knowledge of computer skills such as spread sheets, database management, word processing, and possess strong organizations skills; knowledge of the behavior, customs and origins of the Salish and Kootenai Tribes and the mission and goals of Salish Kootenai College; knowledge of protecting people, data and property; the ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds; and the ability to communicate through written, spoken and visual media.

Salish Kootenai College Seeks Applicants for: Part-time Cook (9 mos. 39 hours per week)
Salary Range: $10.00 - $11.00 DOE
Closing Date: Monday, August 14, 2017; 4:00 PM

This position is 39 hours per week during the school year. The Cook meets the needs of the center, children, parents, and staff; Assist in planning, purchasing supplies, preparing and serving two meals and one snack to as many as three groups of children per day in accordance with USDA/ Montana Child and Adult Food Care Program standards and meal patterns. This position will maintain a high level of cleanliness in the kitchen and eating areas; attend all staff meetings and participate in training courses to expand knowledge of child development. The position is subject to random drug testing and pre-hire drug screen is required upon hire.

Successful candidates will have the following:

• High School diploma or GED
• One year experience cooking for large groups of people
• One year working with young children
• Knowledge of USDA food program and planning nutritional meals to meet the needs of young children
• Ability to meet cleanliness and USDA requirements
• Current First Aid and CPR certifications or ability to become current upon hire

Salish Kootenai College Seeks Applicants for: Full-time Childcare Aide
Salary Range: $9.15 - $11.75 DOE
Closing Date: Monday, August 14, 2017; 4:00 PM

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist Lead Teacher in classroom.
• Supervise children while in centers.
• Assist teacher with learning activities.
• Assist teacher with implementation of HighScope Curriculum and assessment.
• Read to children.
• Play outdoors with children.
• Assist with classroom clean up.
  • Help children pick up items in centers to be put away.
  • Clean and sanitize toys or other play objects.
  • Clean and sanitize shelving, tables, and other classroom objects.
  • Clean water table after each use.
• Assist teacher with learning activity set up.
• Assist with outdoor play equipment.
  • Tricycles, cars, sandbox items ready for play.
• Clean outdoor patio area.
• Check playground for debris and remove all garbage.
• Assist cook in kitchen with set up and clean up as needed.
• Assist in nap room (help children transition to rest time).
• Treat all children with respect.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Current CPR and First Aid certification or be willing to obtain certification upon hire.
• Required immunizations or ability to become current upon hire
• All childcare aides must pass a background check.

Salish Kootenai College Seeks Applicants for: Business Instructor
Salary Range: $42,000 - $46,000
Closing Date: Monday, August 28, 2017; 4:00 PM

General Summary:
Purpose of this position is to instruct a variety of college level business courses. Related duties include student advising and evaluation, participation in faculty in-service and campus activities and assisting with departmental duties such as assessment and class development.

Individual in this position will also maintain regular scheduled office hours in order to advise and assist student with their academic programs and career choices.

Faculty member will maintain positive relationships with students, faculty, staff and administration. Incumbent will treat others with respect and dignity, recognizing the uniqueness of students, colleagues, and Salish Kootenai College.

Minimum Qualifications
Master of Business Administration, or equivalent degree, is required. Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience in tribal college setting. Experience in private business helpful. Successful candidate must have preparation for teaching a variety of business courses appropriate for undergraduate students at a tribal college. Knowledge of Salish and Kootenai Tribes and the mission and goals of Salish Kootenai College is preferred. Must have ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and the ability to communicate through written, spoken and visual media. Must have ability to work in team setting with multiple different groups and priorities.