Elementary Cafeteria Head Cook - 7 Hours

Redbank Valley School District is seeking a dependable, organized, and motivated individual to join our team as an Elementary Cafeteria Head Cook. This is an anticipated opening beginning October 13, 2026.

If you enjoy working with others, take pride in providing quality food and service, and would like a rewarding position where your work makes a difference for students each day, we encourage you to apply!

Position Information

• Position: Elementary Cafeteria Head Cook
• Schedule: 7 hours per day
• Work Year: 182 days
• Anticipated Start Date: October 13, 2026
• Salary: $18.19 per hour
• Benefits: Employer-sponsored health insurance and a competitive fringe benefit package, including dental, vision, and life insurance

Position Overview

The Elementary Cafeteria Head Cook is responsible for helping ensure the safe, efficient, and successful daily operation of the elementary school cafeteria. The Head Cook works alongside and provides day-to-day direction to cafeteria staff while assisting with the preparation and service of nutritious, appealing meals for students and staff.

This position requires someone who can lead by example, stay organized in a fast-paced environment, communicate effectively with coworkers, and maintain a positive and welcoming atmosphere. The Head Cook plays an important role in ensuring our students receive quality meals and a positive cafeteria experience each school day.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate and participate in the daily preparation, cooking, portioning, and serving of school meals.
• Provide day-to-day direction and support to cafeteria employees to promote an efficient and cooperative kitchen operation.
• Follow menus, recipes, portion requirements, production schedules, and applicable school nutrition program guidelines.
• Ensure food is prepared, stored, served, and maintained at appropriate temperatures and in accordance with food safety requirements.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and organization throughout the kitchen, serving areas, equipment, and food storage areas.
• Assist with receiving, organizing, rotating, and monitoring food, supplies, and inventory.
• Help minimize food waste while ensuring adequate meal quantities and appropriate portion sizes.
• Complete or assist with required production records, inventory records, temperature logs, and other food service documentation.
• Follow all applicable district procedures and local, state, and federal requirements related to school food service, sanitation, and safety.
• Operate commercial kitchen equipment safely and properly.
• Promote a positive, respectful, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and coworkers.
• Communicate effectively with cafeteria staff, building administration, and the district's food service administration.
• Assist with training and supporting cafeteria employees as needed.
• Respond appropriately to changing meal counts, staffing needs, schedules, and other circumstances that arise during daily operations.
• Perform cleaning, dishwashing, stocking, food preparation, serving, and other cafeteria duties as necessary to support the team.
• Perform other duties related to the operation of the school cafeteria as assigned.

Qualifications & Desired Skills

The successful candidate should:

• Be dependable, punctual, organized, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Demonstrate leadership skills and the ability to provide positive direction to other employees.
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be able to prioritize responsibilities and work efficiently in a busy food service environment.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and a commitment to cleanliness, food safety, and quality service.
• Be willing and able to learn and follow school nutrition program requirements, district procedures, and applicable food safety regulations.
• Be able to safely perform the physical duties associated with a school food service position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Previous food service, institutional kitchen, restaurant, supervisory, or school cafeteria experience is preferred but not necessarily required.

Why Join Redbank Valley School District?

School food service is about much more than preparing meals. Our cafeteria employees are an important part of the school community and have the opportunity to make a positive impact on students every day.

As our Elementary Cafeteria Head Cook, you will have the opportunity to lead and support a dedicated cafeteria team while helping provide students with nutritious meals in a safe, efficient, and welcoming environment.

This 182-day position also provides a work schedule that follows the school calendar and includes health insurance and a competitive fringe benefit package, including dental, vision, and life insurance.

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit the following: 

• Redbank Valley School District Support Staff Application
• Letter of Interest
• Current Resume
• Clearances dated within a year
• Act 34 – Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Record Check
• Act 151 – Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance
• Act 114 – FBI Federal Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) through the Pennsylvania Department of Education
• Act 24 – Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification Form (PDE-6004)
• Act 168 – Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release Form(s), as applicable

(Internal candidates should submit a letter of interest and current resume.)

How to Apply

Application materials should be submitted to:

Laura Neiswonger
Director of Human Resources
Redbank Valley School District
920 Broad Street
New Bethlehem, PA 16242

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Application Deadline: September 12, 2026

Come join the Redbank Valley team and help us provide our students with a positive start to learning—one meal at a time!

Redbank Valley School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Second Shift Custodian

Redbank Valley School District is seeking a dependable, hardworking individual to join our team as a Full-Time 2nd Shift Custodian.

Position Details:

• Position: Full Time 2nd Shift Custodian
• Work Schedule: 182-day position
• Rate of Pay: $13.75 per hour
• Shift: 2nd Shift
• Location: Redbank Valley School District

Benefits:

This full-time position includes a generous fringe benefit package that includes dental, vision and life insurance, as well as an employer-contributed health care plan.

The successful candidate will help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our students, staff, and community. Responsibilities include general cleaning and custodial duties, maintaining assigned areas of the school facility, assisting with building needs and events, and performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Dependable and able to work independently
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Ability to perform the physical duties associated with custodial work
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff and other members of the custodial team
• Must meet all applicable school employment and clearance requirements

Application Requirements:

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and résumé along with all required clearances and employment documentation, including:

• Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Clearance
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance
• FBI Criminal History Clearance through PDE (Service Code: 1KG6XN)
• Act 24 Clearance
• Act 168 Employment History Review documentation

Applications should be submitted to:

Redbank Valley School District
Attn: Superintendent's Office
920 Broad Street
New Bethlehem, PA 16242

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Application Deadline: August 24, 2026 or until the position is filled.

The Redbank Valley School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Kindergarten Aide

The Redbank Valley School District is accepting applications for a Kindergarten Aide beginning with the 2026–2027 school year.

Position Details

• Position: Kindergarten Aide
• Work Schedule: 6.5 hours per day
• Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (includes a 30-minute unpaid lunch)
• Starting Rate of Pay: $14.75 per hour, in accordance with the Redbank Valley Support Staff Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Start Date: Beginning with the 2026–2027 school year

Qualifications

Applicants must:

• Meet the Pennsylvania Highly Qualified Paraprofessional requirements.
• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with kindergarten-aged students in a positive, nurturing, and supportive learning environment.
• Possess strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, administrators, staff, students, and families.

Required Clearances and Pre-Employment Requirements

Prior to employment, the successful candidate must provide or complete the following:

• Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Record Check (Act 34)
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151)
• FBI Criminal History Record Check/Fingerprinting (Act 114)
• Act 168 Employment History Review
• Act 126 Mandated Reporter Training
• Physical Examination
• Tuberculosis (TB) Screening, in accordance with District policy
• Verification of education and Highly Qualified status
• Completion of all required employment eligibility, payroll, and onboarding documentation

Essential Duties

The Kindergarten Aide will assist the classroom teacher in providing instructional support and supervision to students while fostering a safe, caring, and engaging learning environment. Responsibilities include:

• Assisting students with classroom activities and instruction.
• Supporting individual and small-group learning.
• Supervising students as directed.
• Preparing classroom materials.
• Maintaining confidentiality regarding student information.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the classroom teacher or building principal.

Application Process

Interested applicants should submit:

• Letter of Interest
• Resume
• Completed Redbank Valley School District Employment Application (see below)
• Documentation demonstrating Highly Qualified status (if applicable)

Applications should be submitted to:

Redbank Valley School District
Attn: Superintendent's Office
920 Broad Street
New Bethlehem, PA 16242

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Application Deadline: August 7, 2026 or until the position is filled.

The Redbank Valley School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Various Open Positions

Redbank Valley School District is looking to hire the following staff positions for the 2026-2027 school year: 

• Athletic Trainer
• Cafeteria Workers
• Paraprofessionals
• Substitute Nurses
• Substitute Custodian/Maintenance workers

To apply for a staff position, please see requirements below.  EOE.

Position Available: Greenhouse Aide (Part-Time, Temporary)

Open Coaching Positions

Redbank Valley School District is seeking to fill the following coaching positions:

• JH Boys Basketball Assistant
  
• JH Volleyball Assistant Coach
• Varsity Girls Basketball Assistant
• Varsity Boys Basketball Assistant
• JH Girls Wrestling Coach

Interested candidates should fill out an application including cover letter and all required clearances.  Applications can be sent to Matt Darr, Athletic Director, Redbank Valley School District, 910 Broad St., New Bethlehem, PA 16242 or by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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Open Staff Positions

Redbank Valley School District is always accepting applications for highly qualified aides, custodial substitutes, substitute nurses, and substitute cafeteria workers.

• Highly Qualified Aides - Primary responsibilities are to assist students, either one-on-one or in a classroom setting,  and provide instructional/non-instructional support and maintain strict confidentiality with respect to information concerning students, personnel, and other administrative matters affecting the district. Hourly rate is as negotiated in the support staff contract.  
• Custodial Substitutes - Applicants must have skills and abilities to perform routine cleaning responsibilities.  Position is 8 hour shift, starting wage is $13/hour.  
• Substitute Nurses - Must be a licensed LPN or RN. If interested, please call for details, 814-275-2426.  
• Substitute Cafeteria Workers

Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, résumé, three letters of recommendation (less than one year old), and Acts 34, 114, 151 clearances (less than one year old), to Dr. Michael Guidice, Superintendent, Redbank Valley School District, 920 Broad Street, New Bethlehem, PA 16242. Emailed packets should be sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

RVSD offers regionally competitive pay rates and a generous benefits package to full-time employees.

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Substitute Teachers

The Redbank Valley School District has partnered with ESS to manage our substitute program. A leader in K-12 staffing, ESS is now responsible for the hiring, training, and placement of all daily and long-term substitute teachers.  If you’re interested in working as a substitute for our district, please visit www.ESS.com/apply to apply.

 

Applications may be obtained at the superintendent's office

or by clicking on the provided links below. 

For each position being applied to, please complete the following and return to the Redbank Valley School District Office
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Submit to:

Redbank Valley School District
920 Broad Street
New Bethlehem, PA  16242