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Salish Kootenai College is seeking an organized and proactive Assistant to provide essential support for numerous workforce development projects that are directly aligned with the Headwaters Tech Hub’s “Supporting Tribal Education Pathways” (HTH-STEP) project goals and objectives. STEP, a 5-year project funded by EDA, aims to achieve two main goals: (1) to create a growth-minded learning ecosystem that cultivates individual, collective, and culturally- based STEM identities in underrepresented communities and (2) to expand the current/future STEM workforce in and from these communities with appropriate skills to be competitive and help support the health of their communities. This role is crucial to the overall success of the project, supporting the staff, particularly the STEP PI and Project Manager, and assisting with critical tasks associated with planning, implementing, and evaluating the grant-related activities. The responsibilities of this position involve handling a variety...

General Summary: Salish Kootenai College seeks a highly analytical and strategic Project Director to lead a 12-month foundational initiative. This role is responsible for bridging the gap between education and employment for Native and rural youth by envisioning sustainable systems and coordinating external regional partnerships, especially those with the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. A primary focus of this position is conducting an exhaustive campus-wide gaps analysis and a reconsideration of current organizational structures to ensure SKC is grounded in our mission, vision, values, and is operationally ready for a future capital campaign and a multi-year implementation of sustainable education-to-employment frameworks. Key Responsibilities Organizational Assessment & Gaps Analysis Conduct an extensive gaps analysis of current internal procedures, staffing structures, and departmental workflows throughout Salish Kootenai College. Evaluate the...

The Salish Kootenai College Native American Studies department is seeking one full time faculty member for a 9month position teaching courses in the Native American Studies with emphasis on Tribal Governance and Administration program. Candidates must have successfully earned a minimum of a Master’s Degree or equivalency in a related field. Preference will be given to candidates who have focused their studies on issues related to American Indian peoples, the Confederated Salish, Pend d’Oreille, and Kootenai Tribes, and tribes of Montana. Candidates will be required to meet all of the general duties of full-time instructors at Salish Kootenai College, as well as other assignments as needed. Major Duties and Responsibilities Plan, prepare and develop course materials such as course curriculum, assignments, textbook selection, syllabi and materials that are place- and community-based, as well as culturally sustaining and revitalizing for both in class and...

General Summary: Assist in providing instruction for students in the basic principles of truck driving.  Operating procedures, proper pre-start procedures, basic preventative maintenance, and safe operating practice. Instruction is intended to produce safe, entry-level drivers.  Insure safety of participants and others on projects & work areas.  Maintain a safe, clean work environment.  Must have ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Major Duties and Responsibilities: ·         Classroom and Field instruction of students in area’s necessary to attain the objectives of syllabus. ·         Insure safety of participants and others on projects & work areas. ·         Evaluate student progress with feedback to students and supervisor. ·         Maintain training and project experience records. ·         Report possible work projects to supervisor for final approval. ·         Report perceived problems of...

General Summary: In accordance with the SKC Mission Statement, the Infant/Toddler Teacher’s primary             function is to provide a safe and healthy learning environment and interactions for             children enrolled in the Salish Kootenai College Early Learning Center. The             Infant/Toddler Teacher serves as the primary caregiver and educator, supporting the             learning of children aged 0-23 months. They collaborate with parents, staff members,     and other teachers at the Early Learning Center to support children’s developmental needs. The Infant/Toddler Teacher will support the development of lesson plans,          implement activities, observe children’s progress, and document findings in accordance with the Center’s curriculum and assessment policies.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following—other duties as assigned.   Promote, encourage, and guide a classroom environment that promotes healthy social-...