Classroom/Kitchen Aide

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

Location: Colville, WA
Status: Full-Time
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.

Please note that this position is subject to the Head Start Wage Freeze, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.

*A wage freeze means that there will be no cost-of-living adjustments or merit-based increases to wages during this period, in accordance with program funding guidelines.

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

Benefits Information

• Medica and Dental insurance options for employees and families 
• Vision and Life insurance as well as other auxiliary insurance options 
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 6% matching contribution 
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options 
• 8 hours paid vacation per month during first year of employment 
• 8 hours paid sick leave per month 
• Eleven paid holidays per year 

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.