Kitchen and Classroom Support Teacher

Kitchen & Classroom Support Teacher

Soul Blossom Child Care Center | Sisters, Oregon

Part-Time | $20–$21.50/hour | 20–32 hours/week

Are you someone who enjoys caring for young children, preparing wholesome food, and helping a team run smoothly? Do you appreciate variety in your day and enjoy learning new skills?

Soul Blossom Child Care Center is looking for a dependable, nurturing Kitchen & Classroom Support Teacher to join our small, collaborative team. Our program is inspired by Waldorf education, nature-based learning, and the belief that children thrive through meaningful relationships, daily rhythms, and opportunities to explore the world around them.

This is a hands-on, varied position for someone who enjoys being helpful, takes initiative, and finds satisfaction in supporting both children and teachers.

About the Position

This position combines kitchen responsibilities with classroom support. Your daily responsibilities will shift depending on classroom attendance, meal preparation, and seasonal projects.

Some days may involve more time in the kitchen, particularly during bread-making days, baking projects, and larger meal preparations. Other days, when food preparation is lighter or classroom attendance requires additional support, you may spend up to 80% of your day in the classroom.

We are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys both aspects of the position and is comfortable moving between responsibilities as the needs of the program change.

Kitchen Responsibilities

• Prepare wholesome, child-friendly meals and snacks.
• Participate in bread making, baking, and seasonal food projects.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness, food storage, and food safety standards.
• Manage dishes, meal preparation, and serving.
• Help create a warm, welcoming mealtime experience for children.

Classroom Responsibilities

• Provide breaks and support for lead teachers across our infant, toddler, and preschool classrooms.
• Assist with daily care routines, including diapering, feeding, napping, and transitions.
• Participate in play-based activities, circle time, outdoor exploration, and seasonal crafts.
• Help maintain a safe, calm, and nurturing classroom environment.
• Follow classroom rhythms and take direction from lead teachers.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience caring for young children in a childcare, preschool, school, nanny, or other caregiving setting.
• Comfort and confidence working with infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children.
• Enjoyment of both food preparation and hands-on caregiving.
• A growth mindset and willingness to learn, receive feedback, and develop new skills.
• A dependable, flexible team member who takes initiative and enjoys supporting others.
• Patience, warmth, and strong communication skills.
• Ability to follow classroom routines and work collaboratively with lead teachers.
• Interest in Waldorf-inspired, nature-based education.

Schedule & Growth Opportunities

• Monday–Friday, daytime hours.
• Approximately 20–32 hours per week, with scheduling flexibility based on program needs.
• Opportunity to grow toward 40 hours per week over time as skills, experience, and program needs allow.
• Opportunities for professional development and continued learning in early childhood education.

This is a support position with room to grow. We value people who take pride in their work, enjoy being part of a team, and are interested in developing their skills over time. For those interested in pursuing early childhood education, there may be opportunities to grow into additional classroom responsibilities as qualifications and positions allow.

Requirements

• Enrollment in Oregon's Central Background Registry before beginning employment.
• Oregon Food Handler's Card or willingness to obtain.
• CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to meet Oregon childcare licensing requirements.
• Ability to lift and carry children up to 40 pounds safely.
• Comfort with frequent bending, kneeling, sitting on the floor, and standing.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all weather.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Professional development assistance.
• Supportive, collaborative work environment.

Work Location: In person | Sisters, Oregon

Join us in nurturing community connections across generations!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $21.50 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 32.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $22