Classroom​/Kitchen Aide – Temporary​/On-Call

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DIVISION: Early Childhood Education

LOCATION: Colville, WA, Chewelah, WA, Kettle Falls, WA - Head Start, and Newport, WA

HOURS:

JOB STATUS: Non-Exempt

OFFERED SALARY RANGE: Offered At: $18.48 – $19.99 per hour

FULL SALARY RANGE:

We are disclosing the full salary range for this position; however, the “offered at” wage range reflects the hiring range for this specific opening. The full salary range representing the broader compensation band for the position and progression within that range is based on employee longevity and continued service. It does not reflect the actual salary to be offered.

REPORTS TO: Assigned Lead Teacher or Manager

SUPERVISES: None

DATE OPEN:01/28/2026

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
Offered At: $18.48 – $19.99 per/hr.
Salary Range: $18.48– $49.26 per/hr. (Represents the low and high end of the total salary range for this position)

Position Summary

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.

• 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

Benefits Information

• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 6% matching contribution
• Paid Sick leave earned at a rate of one hour for every 40 hours worked

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.

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