Classroom/Kitchen Aide - Temporary/On-Call

Classroom/Kitchen AideWe'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 insurance403(b) retirement with up to 6% employer matchHSA/FSA optionsPaid vacation, sick leave, and 11 holidaysPosition SummaryThe 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.RequirementsEssential Job Functions: Classroom & Kitchen SupportAssist 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 QualificationsEducation & ExperienceHigh School Diploma or GEDPreferred: One year of experience working with preschool or elementary-aged childrenRequired Licenses & CertificationsReliable transportationFirst Aid & Infant/Child CPR (within 30 days of hire)Food Worker's Card (within 30 days of hire)Acceptable criminal background checkPhysical exam within three weeks of hire (employee expense)Health RequirementsTB test results prior to employment (with allowable exemptions)Documentation of MMR immunity, vaccination, or medical exemptionReasonable 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.