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Akin is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Lead Teacher to join our Early Learning team!\nIn this role, you'll have the opportunity to lead a classroom, inspire young learners, collaborate with a supportive teaching team, and make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families.\nAbout Akin\nAt Akin, we believe every child and family deserves the opportunity to thrive. We partner with children, families, and communities to build strong relationships, support well-being, and create opportunities for lifelong success.\nThrough our Early Learning programs, we provide nurturing, inclusive, and engaging environments where children can explore, grow, and develop the skills they need for a bright future.\nWhen you join Akin, you become part of a team committed to strengthening families, celebrating individual strengths, and making a meaningful impact in our communities.\nAbout the Role\nAs a Lead Teacher, you'll play an important role in creating a safe, welcoming, and developmentally appropriate learning environment where every child feels valued, supported, and excited to learn.\nYou'll lead daily classroom activities, develop engaging lesson plans, support the professional growth of your teaching team, and build strong partnerships with families. Working collaboratively with colleagues and families, you'll help children develop socially, emotionally, physically, and academically while supporting each child's unique strengths and needs.\nThis position follows Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS), Washington State Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) requirements, Early Achievers standards, and Akin policies and procedures.\nWhat You'll Do\nCreate Inspiring Learning Experiences\nDesign and implement engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans and daily activities that encourage curiosity, creativity, and exploration.\n\nCreate a welcoming, inclusive, and child-centered classroom environment that supports each child's individual development, interests, and learning needs.\n\nFoster positive relationships with children while supporting their social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.\n\nObserve and document children's progress, develop individualized learning plans within 90 days of enrollment, and maintain accurate, confidential records.\n\nComplete required developmental screenings within 45 days of enrollment, conduct follow-up screenings, and coordinate referrals when appropriate.\n\nLead and Support Your Classroom Team\nOversee daily classroom operations and help create an organized, safe, and engaging learning environment.\n\nCollaborate with teaching staff to plan activities, prepare classroom materials, and implement curriculum.\n\nModel positive teaching practices and support the professional growth and development of classroom team members.\n\nFoster a collaborative team environment built on mutual respect, creativity, communication, and shared accountability.\n\nBuild Meaningful Partnerships with Families\nDevelop trusting, respectful relationships with families, recognizing their essential role in their child's education and development.\n\nCommunicate regularly with families about their child's progress, strengths, and learning experiences.\n\nConduct four parent-teacher conferences annually for each child, including two home visits.\n\nPartner with families to support their goals and help children successfully transition between programs and learning environments.\n\nCollaborate with colleagues to plan and participate in family events, meetings, and engagement activities, including occasional required after-hours events.\n\nUse interpretation services when needed to support meaningful communication with families.\n\nSupport Children's Health, Safety, and Well-Being\nMaintain a safe, healthy, and nurturing classroom environment.\n\nPromote healthy habits, including handwashing, toothbrushing, and other daily wellness routines.\n\nSupport mealtime activities in accordance with Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and family-style dining requirements.\n\nMonitor indoor and outdoor environments for potential safety concerns and administer first aid when necessary.\n\nCollaborate with mental health professionals, nurse consultants, and other team members to support children's individual needs.\n\nContribute to a Strong Early Learning Community\nParticipate in ongoing professional development, staff meetings, required STARS training, and other learning opportunities.\n\nHelp recruit and support family and community volunteers.\n\nCollaborate with colleagues on enrollment and recruitment efforts to help ensure families can access Early Learning services.\n\nSupport classroom and center activities, including event preparation and cleanup.\n\nPerform other related duties as assigned.\n\nWhat You'll Bring\nWe're looking for someone who is passionate about early childhood education, enjoys collaborating with others, and believes every child deserves a supportive and engaging learning environment.\nSuccessful candidates will bring:\nKnowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate teaching practices.\n\nStrong communication and relationship-building skills with children, families, and colleagues.\n\nThe ability to lead, encourage, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.\n\nCreativity, flexibility, and the ability to adapt teaching approaches to meet individual learning needs.\n\nStrong organizational skills and the ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.\n\nA commitment to accessibility, inclusion, and belonging, with the ability to work effectively with individuals and communities from a variety of backgrounds.\n\nA willingness to learn, grow professionally, and contribute to a positive and inclusive workplace.\n\nMinimum Qualifications\nAssociate degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE). Candidates who do not yet meet the standard educational qualifications may be considered with an approved Professional Development Plan outlining how they will obtain the required qualifications within the designated timeframe.\n\nEquivalent degrees and credentials from other states or countries may be accepted with approval through Washington State's MERIT system.\n\nProof of a physical examination completed within the past 12 months, with updates required every three years.\n\nA one-step Mantoux TB skin test prior to employment, or written documentation of a negative test within the previous 12 months. Candidates with a history of a positive TB test must provide documentation of treatment or a negative chest X-ray.\n\nProof of MMR vaccination or a positive MMR titer.\n\nSuccessful completion of Akin and Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) criminal history background checks, including fingerprinting and registration in the MERIT system.\n\nA valid driver's license and a favorable driving record, with no more than three violations within the past three years.\n\nRequired Within 30 Days of Hire\nCPR and Pediatric First Aid certification.\n\nHIV/AIDS and Bloodborne Pathogen training.\n\nFood Handler's Permit.\n\nOther assigned or required training.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.\n\nLanguage skills in Spanish, Amharic, Arabic, Dari, or Somali.\n\nWork Environment & Physical Requirements\nThis position is based in an active early learning classroom and requires regular interaction with young children, families, and colleagues.\nAbility to work a rotating schedule during center operating hours.\n\nAbility to work in a classroom environment with moderate noise, frequent interruptions, and typical indoor lighting and temperatures.\n\nAbility to occasionally travel to other Akin locations within Washington State.\n\nAbility to perform physical activities associated with early childhood education, including walking, sitting, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds.\n\nFrequent grasping and pushing/pulling of equipment weighing up to 310 pounds.\n\nAbility to observe and communicate effectively with children and families in a variety of settings, including in person and occasionally by phone.\n\nAbility to complete computer-based documentation and administrative tasks.\n\nRegular, predictable attendance is required.\n\nThis position may involve access to protected health information (PHI) or confidential identifiable information (CII) as necessary to perform assigned responsibilities.\nMake a Difference Every Day\nAt Akin, teaching is about more than preparing lesson plans. It's about building relationships, celebrating milestones, supporting families, and helping children discover what they're capable of achieving.\nIf you're excited about creating meaningful learning experiences and being part of a team that puts children and families first, we encourage you to apply!\nJoin Akin and help create a brighter future for children and families.\nSALARY RANGE AND BENEFITS:\nWe provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive pay, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position.\nThe target starting pay for this position is $26.12 - $30.69 per hour for AA degree, and $28.74 - $34.48 per hour for BA degree, typically within the first half of these ranges. 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