26-27 SY Student Climate Staff - 5 HRS - Juniata Park Academy

The School District of Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The School District of Philadelphia is seeking an Entry Level Lunch Monitor for Juniata Park Academy (7150). This on‑site role supports staff by supervising students during lunch and recess and helps with meal preparation and serving.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to read and write English, follow instructions, and work well with children. Union Local 634 represents this position.

Qualifications

• Must be able to learn routine school procedures and follow district policies.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Ability to follow simple written and oral instructions.
• Work effectively with individuals or groups of students in school areas.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring students during lunch and recreation periods.
• Help maintain order in dining areas during lunch and in play areas during recess.
• Assist in preparing and serving meals as needed and deliver lunches to students.

Skills

Learn routine procedures

Read & write English

Follow instructions

Work with children

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

The School District of Philadelphia is the cornerstone provider of public education in Philadelphia. For forward-thinking administrators and educators, opportunities abound. The 130,000 students entrusted to the District arrive at school every day with an extraordinary range of needs and aspirations. We are committed to delivering on their right to an excellent public school education, and we are particularly focused on ensuring every student has access to exceptional educational opportunities. Equity is our mandate. Will you join us?

Job Summary

Provides assistance to staff during lunch and recreation periods. Assists in monitoring students' behavior in and around the school building and assist in the preparation and serving of food during mealtimes.

Essential Functions

• Assists security and instructional personnel on monitoring students' activities and in patrolling.
• Helps to maintain order in the dining areas during lunch periods and the school play areas during recess.
• Ensures that students clean their respective eating areas prior to leaving the cafeteria, removes residual debris in between lunch periods as needed, and may assist in delivering lunches to students.

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Demonstrated ability to:

• Learn routine school procedures.
• Read and write English
• Follow simple written and oral instructions
• Work effectively with individuals or groups of children in school areas.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

The School District of Philadelphia is the cornerstone provider of public education in Philadelphia. For forward-thinking administrators and educators, opportunities abound. The 130,000 students entrusted to the District arrive at school every day with an extraordinary range of needs and aspirations. We are committed to delivering on their right to an excellent public school education, and we are particularly focused on ensuring every student has access to exceptional educational opportunities. Equity is our mandate. Will you join us?

Demonstrated Ability To

• Learn routine school procedures.
• Read and write English
• Follow simple written and oral instructions
• Work effectively with individuals or groups of children in school areas.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Primary Location

Juniata Park Academy (7150)

Job

Climate

Schedule

Regular

Employee Status

Entry Level

Job Posting

Oct 19, 2026, 10:44:08 AM

Union Affiliation

Local 634 UNITE HERE (634)

Unposting Date

Ongoing