Kitchen Service Worker & Support Teacher (Seasonal, Full-Time)
Little Beginnings Child Development Center – Arlington, VA
Little Beginnings is seeking a reliable, warm, and team-oriented Kitchen Service Worker & Support Teacher to join our community for a 12-week seasonal position. This role is essential in maintaining smooth daily operations while our Kitchen Manager is on leave.
Position Details
· Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:15 AM – 3:45 PM
· Duration: 12-week temporary position (with opportunity to transition into a permanent Support Teacher role)
· Pay Rate: $17.50 – $20.00/hour (based on experience)
Role Overview
This position combines kitchen management responsibilities in the morning with classroom support in the afternoon, helping ensure both food service and classroom coverage run smoothly.
Key Responsibilities
1. Kitchen & Food Service (Morning Focus)
· Receive, monitor, and ensure safe food temperatures for catered meals
· Prepare and deliver meals to classrooms for family-style dining
· Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen
· Operate commercial dishwasher; clean and store dishes appropriately
· Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines
2. Classroom Support (Midday/Afternoon)
· Provide coverage for teacher lunch breaks (primarily 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM)
· Support children during meals, rest time, and transitions
· Assist with maintaining a safe, engaging, and nurturing classroom environment
· Help supervise children in accordance with licensing standards
Qualifications
· Experience in food service, childcare, or a related field preferred
· Ability (or willingness) to obtain a Limited Food Service Certificate
· Comfortable working with young children (infants through preschool age)
· Strong teamwork, reliability, and communication skills
· Ability to multitask and move between kitchen and classroom environments
What We’re Looking For
· Dependable and proactive
· A team player who enjoys supporting others
· A calm, positive presence around children
· Flexible and willing to jump in where needed
Opportunity to Stay On
At the end of the 12-week assignment, there is an opportunity to transition into a permanent Support Teacher role for candidates who are a strong fit and interested in continuing with Little Beginnings.
About Little Beginnings
Little Beginnings is a play-based early childhood program committed to creating a warm, nurturing, and collaborative environment for children, families, and staff.
About Little Beginnings Child Development Center:
At Little Beginnings, we believe that great things start small — and that includes careers! Founded in 1986 by a group of passionate parents who wanted something more meaningful than traditional daycare, Little Beginnings is a non-profit, year-round, full-day parent cooperative childcare center in the heart of Arlington. What began as a bold vision by five moms in 1983 has grown into a thriving learning community where children, families, and educators grow together.
We’re more than just a childcare center — we’re a place where you can make a lasting impact. Our inclusive environment serves children from 3 months to 5 years old and offers integrated classrooms that support children with and without disabilities, thanks to our partnership with Arlington Public Schools’ Preschool Integrated Program. Speech, occupational, and physical therapy services are also available on-site for eligible students.
Working at Little Beginnings means being part of a collaborative and mission-driven team where your ideas matter, your growth is encouraged, and your love for early childhood education is celebrated every day. As a licensed program through the Commonwealth of Virginia and Arlington County, we uphold high standards — but never at the expense of joy, creativity, or connection.
If you’re an educator who thrives in a nurturing, child-centered environment and wants to work where play is purposeful, relationships are prioritized, and everyone’s voice is valued — we’d love to meet you!
