Teacher Aide and Cook — Head Start

Job overview

The Teacher Aide and Cook role is onsite in Craig, AK, with pay starting at $25.26 per hour, depending on experience. The position supports Tlingit & Haida’s Head Start program; the posting notes interviews for the 2026–2027 school year, beginning August 8, 2026. The role assists the Lead Teacher with classroom activities and lesson plans while preparing and serving meals that meet program and food-safety requirements. It contributes to children’s learning, care, nutrition, and a safe classroom environment.

What you'll do

• Assist the Lead Teacher with lesson plans, classroom activities, screenings, assessments, and reports
• support children in groups and classroom transitions
• prepare and serve meals and snacks
• develop menus and maintain food production, inventory, and allergy records
• maintain confidential child files
• help keep the classroom, building, and playground safe and clean.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

teacher aide and cook

tlingit & haida

craig ak

onsite

full-time

head start

early childhood

classroom support

meal preparation

food safety

child development associate

food worker card

$25.26+/hr

weekend work

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, Child Development Associate credential, one year working with young children in a group setting, and a Food Worker Card. Evening or weekend parent committee meetings may occur; flexible hours may be required.

About the employer

Tlingit & Haida is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.