On-Call Classroom Assistant - Walla Walla

Position Summary

Assists in providing comprehensive child development services to children. Participates in center family events & activities. Assists in documentation and record keeping per Head Start Performance Standards, ECEAP Performance Standards, CARF and Licensing Standards and Akin protocols. Assists and supports the Lead teacher and Assistant teacher in performing assigned duties and responsibilities. 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.

• Interacts positively with all children to support their individual learning and meets their emotional development
• Communicates regularly and respectfully with families; assists Lead teacher and Assistant teacher to involve parents in the education program
• Assists in learning activities to support individualized education plans to meet children's developmental goals
• Assists in the early learning center activities such as setting up the learning environment, cleaning and disinfecting toys and materials, health & nutrition activities, health and safety practices, lesson planning, and other duties as assigned. Assists in meal/snack time in setting up the room and preparing meals or snacks as appropriate and engaging in family style meals with the children. Following, CACFP, HS and ECEAP Performance Standards, Licensing and Akin Policies and Procedures.
• Changes diapers, assists with toilet learning, and assists older children with toileting
• Participates in in-service staff training, staff meetings, and other educational opportunities to gain knowledge and skills throughout the year including but not limited to annual required STARS training.
• Participates in center employee meetings, program and center professional development activities, and other professional development trainings. In collaboration with supervisor, develop and implement an annual professional development and training plan. Completes required training
• Assists with record keeping and documentation
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively and follow both written and oral instructions
• Ability to establish positive goal-oriented relationships with children, staff and families
• Proficient in Office 365 and database usage
• Ability to develop working relationships and partnerships and work collaboratively with teams
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information in a professional and ethical manner
• Familiarity with or interest in the principles of accessibility, inclusion, and belonging; and experience working successfully with colleagues, clients, or communities from a variety of backgrounds
• Demonstrated openness to learning and contributing to an inclusive workplace environment

This job is performed in an early learning environment. The following list is representative of the work environment employees encounter while performing the essential functions of this job:

• Moderate noise (i.e. classroom setting, outdoors, printers, phones)
• Typical classroom lighting and temperatures
• Moderate interruptions
• Ability to sit at a computer for an extended period
• Limited travel to other site locations within the state
• Ability to work rotating schedule for duration of center operating hours

• While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to lead classroom daily activities with children and families.
• Frequently, employee is required to walk, grasp, and push/pull up to 30lbs
• Occasionally, sit, bend at knees, kneel/crawl, bend at waist, turn/pivot, balance, reach overhead, extend reach, pinch, lift up to 50lbs, and use hands, fingers for keyboarding.
• Specific vision and speaking abilities required by this job include constant speaking/hearing in person and occasionally on the phone. Vision is required for observation of children and families in various environments
• Regular, predictable attendance is required

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable…