Assistant Teacher in Walla Walla

About Akin

Akin partners with children, families, and communities to build relationships and support well‑being so everyone can thrive. Through our early learning programs, we create inclusive, nurturing environments where children feel safe, supported, and inspired to learn.

Collaborates with the Lead Teacher to provide children enrolled in EHS/HS/ECEAP with a positive learning environment and varied experiences that will help them develop in all domains in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development. The Assistant Teacher will work in accordance with program standards and work with site team to enhance parent’s role as the principal influence on the child’s education and development.

This position has access to protected healthcare information (PHI) or confidential identifiable information (CII), both paper and electronic, as necessary, to perform related job duties and responsibilities.

• Contribute to the development of communication, mutual respect, mutual support, competence, and creativity among all members of the staff.
• Establish positive goal‑oriented relationships with children, staff, and families.
• Participate in planning the curriculum and assist with the implementation of the daily classroom program, including music, meals, group projects, free choice time, and supervision of students with Lead Teacher.
• Interact positively with all children to support their individual learning and meet their emotional needs.
• Work with Lead Teacher to prepare and organize the classroom and materials in accordance with the planned curriculum activities.
• Collaborate with site team, families, and family support to plan and conduct family events; encourage and support families in working toward goals they have set for themselves. When working with diverse populations, access interpreters.
• Support Lead Teacher to plan and carry out educational planning meetings with families.
• Complete daily attendance/meal count and/or snack production record; assist with recordkeeping on individual children and families as directed by the teacher; complete written observations of individual children throughout the year.
• Participate with Lead Teacher to develop a learning plan for each child within 90 days of school entry.
• Administer standardized screening tools following program requirements.
• Prepare and serve snacks and meals; facilitate mealtime service and join children at the table for support and conversation.
• Oversee health habits in the classroom (handwashing, tooth brushing, etc.); administer first aid as needed; check indoor and outdoor environments for safety hazards; work in collaboration with Mental Health Professional and Nurse Consultant as needed.
• May assume responsibilities of the Lead Teacher in their absence; participate with Lead Teacher in recruitment and training of family/community volunteers, as directed.
• Participate in interdisciplinary planning for children and families, including staffing, multidisciplinary teams, individual education plans, and other cross‑component coordination efforts.
• Participate in in‑service staff trainings, staff meetings, and other educational opportunities to gain knowledge and skills throughout the year, including but not limited to annual required STARS trainings.
• Participate in center’s family activities and events: assist in set‑up and clean‑up, welcome and engage with families, and other event duties. These events may be after hours, and participation is required.
• Work with Lead Teacher, families, and site team to ensure smooth transitions for children and families.
• Remain informed of ongoing program changes and updates.
• Adhere to all Akin policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Participate as a positive, productive team member of the site’s multidisciplinary team.
• Understand developmentally appropriate practices for children.
• Communicate effectively and relate positively to students, parents, staff, and volunteers in a diverse environment.
• Adapt to varied situations, demands, and new instructional concepts.
• Perform basic clerical tasks such as recordkeeping, filing, typing, copying, etc.
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