Cafeteria Lunch Monitor — Part-Time Support

Arlington Public Schools; Arlington (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Arlington Public Schools Stratton Elementary School in Arlington, Massachusetts is seeking a part-time Lunch Monitor. The role supports students during lunch, with duties to assist line flow, help with opening containers, and maintain classroom and cafeteria order.

Position entails 2-3 hours per day during lunch periods, 180 days per year, reporting to building principals. Starting date is Sep 23, 2026, with eligibility for a $16.50 per hour wage, in a school environment that values safety and

Qualifications

• Experience working with children
• Flexible with duties and responsibilities. Ability to shift gears as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist children in moving through the lunch line to ensure students are able to get lunch.
• Assist children, as needed, with opening food and drink containers.
• Monitor cafeteria during lunch to ensure that students are eating lunch and behaving according the the school rules.
• Wipe down tables at the end of each lunch group.
• Speak in a calm, professional manner to students and other staff members. No yelling at students.
• Work collaboratively with the building administration, teachers and custodians to ensure that the lunch periods run smoothly.

Skills

Experience with children

Flexible duties

Job description

Arlington Public Schools Stratton Elementary School in Arlington, Massachusetts is seeking a part-time Lunch Monitor. The role supports students during lunch, with duties to assist line flow, help with opening containers, and maintain classroom and cafeteria order.

Position entails 2-3 hours per day during lunch periods, 180 days per year, reporting to building principals. Starting date is Sep 23, 2026, with eligibility for a $16.50 per hour wage, in a school environment that values safety and