Position Title: Elementary School Teacher (emerg hire) - Closes August 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Department: Theodore Jamerson Elementary School
Reports Directly to: TJES Principal
Status: Exempt; Full-time
Salary: $47,536.00
Summary of Duties:
• Meets assigned classes at the time as indi¬cated by the supervisor and provides instruc¬tion in the required subjects or in his/her area of specialty.
• Establishes and maintains a classroom atmo¬sphere which will facilitate effective learn¬ing, supervising students as assigned as needed.
• Guides the learning of the student toward the achieve¬ment of individual goals which have been set, where applica¬ble, by the teacher, student, and parent.
• Prepares for the classes assigned and shows written evidence upon request of the supervisor.
• Provides a safe learning environment for the students in the classroom.
• Incorporates Native American culture into the instruc¬tion in subject areas where appropriate.
• Evaluates the progress of students on a regu¬lar basis and provides progress reports as required or requested.
• Communicates reports of student progress to the student and their parents at the end of each grading period and at other times if requested.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by school policy, the administration, and the Indian Education Act of 1978.
• Plans and supervises meaningful tasks for teacher aides and/or volunteers designed to facilitate student learn¬ing.
• Contributes to the development and continual improve¬ment of school programs by sharing expertise on committees as requested during released time if pos¬sible, attending, and participating in faculty meetings.
• Provides for his/her own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, confer¬ences and/or advanced courses at institutions of higher learning.
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instruc¬tional day when required or requested to do so under reason¬able terms.
• Accompanies students to and from instructional settings and other activities, such as to and from the cafeteria where they will assist students as they proceed through food line, assist them in seating location, and waste disposal.
• Make decisions of average difficulty regarding classroom procedures, discipline, promotion or retention of students, field trips and school policies.
• Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None.
Working Conditions:
• Normal working hours are from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm. Employees are required to supervise their students as they transition from various areas within TJES. This includes a working lunch, which will be provided at no cost.
Physical Demands:
• Will need to be able to bend, stoop and lift.
• Will need to walk outside during adverse weather conditions.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education.
• Current North Dakota Teaching Certificate.
Knowledge & Skills:
• Must be punctual and dependable, must be motivated and energetic.
• The ability to always make good rational decisions regarding the safety of children.
• The ability to work collaboratively with TJES staff.
• The ability to develop a trusting relationship with the families of the children.
Required Documents:
- UTTC Application
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Unofficial Copies of College Transcripts
- Valid Driver’s License (must submit a copy)
Opening Date: July 30, 2026
Closing Date: August 13, 2026 10:00 pm
Additional Information:
United Tribes Technical College (UTTC) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religious preference, age, handicap, marital status, political preference, or membership or non-membership in an employee organization, except as allowed by the Indian preference provision of the civil rights act of 1964, as amended.
A conviction record will not necessarily be a bar from employment. This information will only be used for job-related purposes and only to the extent permitted by applicable law. Federal laws require that employers hire only individuals who are authorized to be lawfully employed in the United States. In compliance with such laws, UTTC will verify the status of every individual offered employment with UTTC. UTTC will not sponsor work-related visas.
Applicants are responsible for providing proof of enrollment in a federally recognized tribe if Indian preference is claimed. Applicants are responsible for providing a copy of his/her United States Government Form DD214 or his/her honorable discharge certificate from any branch of the military service if veteran’s preference is claimed. Failure to provide proof will result in loss of Indian or veteran preference in employment.
Application and required documents can be completed and submitted online at https://uttc.edu/careers/, via email to jckillsplenty@uttc.edu, or mail to Human Resources Department, United Tribes Technical College, 3315 University Drive, Bismarck, ND 58504. Applications and Required Documents received after the closing date and time of a job posting will NOT be considered.
Upon selection, the applicant is responsible for obtaining and completing a Transcript Request Form from the last institution attended. The applicant will submit the completed form to the Human Resources Department. The Human Resources Department will cover any fees required to obtain official transcripts.
