Cafeteria Monitor

Richard and Mildred Loving Elementary School; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Loudoun County Public Schools Richard and Mildred Loving Elementary School in Leesburg, VA is seeking a part-time Cafeteria Monitor to supervise students in the lunchroom and support the daily lunch service at the elementary school. You will oversee student conduct, assist with the lunch line (condiments, milk cartons, napkins), and help maintain an orderly, respectful dining environment.

This role requires high school graduation and strong communication with children and families.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of student behavior and family demographics of LCPS schools.
• Ability to supervise children, maintain discipline, and perform lunchroom duties.
• Good human relations and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee students from entry to exit the lunchroom.
• Assist students with lunch-line tasks (condiments, opening milk, napkins, etc.).
• Maintain orderly lunchroom atmosphere and encourage good table etiquette.
• Assist parents, relatives, or visitors in the lunchroom.
• Arrange tables for seating of students.
• Assist with clean up after lunch periods and at day’s end.
• Know fire exits and safety procedures for emergencies.
• Perform related work as required.

Skills

Student behavior knowledge

Supervise children

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Cafeteria Monitor

Loudoun County Public Schools Richard and Mildred Loving Elementary School - Leesburg, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5866359
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Aug 18, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

Job Description

Job Overview

This is a part-time employee working in the school lunchroom in an elementary school.

Roles and Responsibilities

• An employee in this class is responsible for overseeing students from the time they enter the lunchroom until the time they leave.
• Assists students who may need help as they go through the lunch line, including assisting students with condiments, opening milk cartons and other containers, dispensing napkins, etc
• Oversees the conduct, seating, and needs of students as they are seated in the lunch room in order to maintain an orderly lunchroom atmosphere by encouraging students to practice good table etiquette, to respect the feelings of others, and to refrain from sharing food with classmates
• Helps any parents, relatives, or visitors who may enter the lunchroom
• Arranges tables for seating of students
• Assists with clean up of the lunchroom after each class has been dismissed and at the conclusion of each day’s lunch room activities, and at additional times if required
• Knows the appropriate fire exits to use in case of emergencies
• Performs related work as required

Qualifications

Graduation from high school; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the following knowledge, abilities, and skills:

• Knowledge of student behavior as applied to children; of the language, culture, and other characteristics of the families whose children are enrolled in Loudoun County Public Schools
• Ability to work effectively with children; to supervise student behavior, maintain discipline, and to perform general lunch room duties
• Good human relations and communications skills

Physical Requirements:
The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this position:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Reports To: Principal

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Hours Vary

Salary:Banded Rate, Band2

Salary Scale: https://www.lcps.org/compensation

Union Designation: Non-Union

Position Type: Part-Time
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• LEE-B, FHR-C
• Email: [e-mail]