TOP TEN REASONS FOR TEACHING AT YSD
10. The Fishing is Great!
The Kuskokwim River is chock full of King and Silver Salmon in the summer and pike in the winter.
9. Your Rent is Tax Deductible!
Rent for teacher housing is reasonable, the housing is fully furnished in all rooms and includes your major appliances, and you can choose to take the cost of your rent as a tax deduction at tax time.
8. We Start and End the Year Early!
Our school year runs from mid August to mid May, so you have the opportunity to be done with your year well before your peers in other districts.
7. New School Buildings are Coming!
Tuluksak School is brand new! Akiachak and Akiak will have brand new school buildings mid year.
6. You Will Be More than a Number Here!
At YSD, we are small enough so everyone knows everyone. You will be dealt with as a person, not just as a number. Our size also allows you to have a voice in how things are done, and to truly make a difference in the life of a child.
5. We Pay Competitively and Offer Great Benefits!
Our salaries are very competitive with any school district in Alaska. In addition, we offer Alaska Teacher Retirement Benefits and full health insurance benefits for you and your dependents at no cost to you.
4. You Will Have a Cultural Experience Without Leaving the Country!
Yes, Alaska is part of the United States, so you are able to come here without the concerns we all have these days of traveling abroad.
3. There are Experiences for You that go beyond the Classroom!
You can work on furthering your degree, take on a "second job" as a tutor or coach, or take advantage of the natural wonders that surround you in the Alaskan wilderness.
2. We Offer Travel and Training Opportunities to Enhance Your Life!
At YSD, we believe in our staff and we seek out opportunities for you to take courses and to travel outside our villages. Many times, we are able to offer you reimbursement for your course fees and travel through grants we have specifically targeted for professional development.
1. Yupiit's Students are Awesome!
You will find the students to be very talented, energetic and often they will surprise you with their wit and ability. We think our kids are the best, and we want to provide them with the very best education possible.
