We’re pleased to announce an opportunity for the position of Classroom/Kitchen Aide within the Head Start Department.

Location: Chewelah, Colville, Newport, & Kettle Falls, WA
Status: Temporary/On-Call
Wage Range: $18.60 - $20.12 per/hr.

Benefits Information

Temporary/on call employees working 24 hrs./wk. or less receive:

• Paid Sick Leave (accrues at 1 hour per 40 hours worked)

Full-time benefits (for reference only, if relevant to applicants):

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 403(b) retirement with up to 6% employer match
• HSA/FSA options
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and 11 holidays

The Classroom/Kitchen Aide works under close supervision of education staff to support early childhood classroom activities, implement trauma informed practices, ensure active supervision of children, assist with food preparation, and maintain a clean and safe classroom and kitchen environment. May serve as a Bus Monitor where needed.

Essential Job Functions: Classroom & Kitchen Support

• Assist teachers with classroom supervision and activities (indoors & outdoors).
• Conduct cleaning, sanitizing, laundry, and maintenance tasks.
• Prepare and serve meals; complete required documentation; occasional shopping.
• Engage positively with children, follow guidance policies, and support self-regulation.
• Organize classroom materials before and after activities.

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Preferred: One year of experience working with preschool or elementary-aged children

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Reliable transportation
• First Aid & Infant/Child CPR (within 30 days of hire)
• Food Worker’s Card (within 30 days of hire)
• Acceptable criminal background check
• Physical exam within three weeks of hire (employee expense)

Health Requirements

• TB test results prior to employment (with allowable exemptions)
• Documentation of MMR immunity, vaccination, or medical exemption

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To support operational needs and compliance requirements, this position is expected to be performed within the State of Washington.

Additional wage progression may be available over time under the organization’s established compensation structure. The full established pay scale for this position is $18.60– $49.58 per hour; however, placement above the starting wage range is not available at hire.