Heritage Curriculum Developer

Open: April 23 2026Close: May 7 2026Job Title: Curriculum DeveloperDepartment: HeritageReports To: Tribal Education OfficerHours: 40 Hrs/Wk Full TimeSalary: Based on Salary MatrixBenefits Requisition: 899 *Salaries are market competitive. For accurate salary information call or email The Puyallup Tribe of Indians provides a generous benefits package that includes employer paid medical dental vision life insurance a retirement/401(k) plan with profit sharing paid holidays and paid time off including birthday is Grant Funded for one Summary:Under the supervision of the Tribal Educational Officer works in conjunction with the Puyallup Heritage Committee (Culture Language and Historic Preservation Directors) the Heritage Curriculum Developer will coordinate and create tribal-specific curriculum development for school Duties and Responsibilities:Coordinate and collaborate across Puyallup Tribe Heritage Committee departments (Culture Language and Historic Preservation) and Museum/Membership History Education Coordinator to compile educational resources on the Tribes history culture and language. Use existing resources to create a Puyallup-specific curriculum for use by local school districts ensuring students understand Tribal sovereignty treaties government-to-government relationships and civic responsibility through the Since Time Immemorial learning a high school teacher preparation program introducing youth to teaching leadership and community responsibility. Provide stackable pathways for all required and provide input and guidance to local schools on Since Time Immemorial curriculum implementation and the use of Puyallup-specific gaps in existing school curricula Since Time Immemorial curriculum and tribal curriculum resources. Develops new resources with the appropriate Heritage Committee representatives including but not limited to the Historic Education Coordinator Language Program Director and Culture and support existing Heritage programs resources and curricula ensuring that a Puyallup-specific voice is represented throughout as liaison between the Tribes Heritage departments and local school districts. Assists on current and upcoming projects relating to school district administrative and technical assistance to the Heritage Committee with the tracking of ongoing school district projects and collaborations regulatory needs (i.e. monitoring the use of Title funds within districts) and tribal curriculum as initial contact for local school districts regarding requests for speakers professional development curriculum resources and development regulatory input (i.e. use of title funds etc.) and Native Education/Title VI programming. Liaises with Heritage Committee departments to identify appropriate points of contact for various curriculum and/or school-related projects. Provides input on various school requests and research and tracks reports highlighting the demand for tribal-specific curriculum and school district special projects as assigned under the direction and guidance of the Heritage duties as ResponsibilitiesThis position has no supervisory and RequirementsTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential and/or ExperienceBachelors Degree in Education or related field and two years of related experience working with Native education and social studies curriculum development required. Will consider equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated knowledge of how to review develop and implement social studies curriculum for birth to 12th grades is required must provide examples of developed curriculum. Must have demonstrated knowledge of Since Time Immemorial curriculum and/or tribal history curriculum. Demonstrated knowledge of Puyallup tribal history culture and language required. Exposure study and understanding of the Lushootseed language preferred. Required to have First Peoples Certificate or be eligible to obtain one after Skills & Abilities:Must have initiative to familiarize themselves with the Puyallup Tribes heritageculture language and history. Must demonstrate strong collaboration and liaison skills to work between multiple departments schools and project or CertificatesBachelors Degree in Education with Washington teaching licensure preferred. Washington State First Peoples Language Culture and Oral Traditions Certification preferred. GLAD certification preferred. Recent participation in Since Time Immemorial teacher training and Guided Language Acquisition Design training SkillsAbility to read analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals financial reports and legal documents. Ability to communicate with students and learners of all ages and levels ranging from infants to elders. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from tribal staff students school district partners and educational organizations. Ability to effectively present information to various audiences. Lushootseed speaker preferred; Lushootseed Language Teaching Certificate SkillsAbility to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry trigonometry and logical mathematics associated with developing mobile and web applications. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions percentages ratios and proportions to practical AbilityAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule Skills/RequirementsMust have and maintain a valid Washington State drivers license and proof of auto be able to successfully pass a background check prior to hire and periodically throughout employment DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential the ability to operate a personal computer multi-line telephone calculator facsimile and the ability to read write communicate and interpret information accurately in English and in Southern performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms or feel objects tools or employee is frequently required to stand and walk and talk or employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 vision abilities required by this job include close vision color vision and ability to adjust EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential noise level is low to physical exertion is low to is performed in an office travel may be stressful at times due to confidential issues being Puyallup Tribe of Indians reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of Preference Employer as Required by LawH o w T o A p p l y:Apply online at Application Tips:1. If you are using a PC use Chrome. If you are using a MAC use Safari.2. Upload additional documents (resume cover letter letters of recommendation proof of Indian blood etc.) to the resume tab as one (1) PDF file or email documents to and we can add them to your online application. Please send in copies of any degrees or certificates that you have been awarded.3. Indian Hiring Preference send in the appropriate documentation for the category you select. 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