Cafeteria Monitor

Lowes Island Elementary School; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Loudoun County Public Schools Lowes Island Elementary School in Sterling, VA, is seeking a part-time Cafeteria Monitor to oversee students in the school lunchroom and assist with daily lunchroom activities.

The role requires high school graduation, strong supervision and communication skills, and the ability to support a safe, orderly lunchroom environment. Part-time shifts and a banded hourly rate are offered.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of student behavior as applied to children and awareness of family dynamics in the LCPS community.
• Ability to supervise students, maintain discipline, and perform general lunchroom duties.
• Good human relations and communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee students from entry to exit of the lunchroom to ensure safety and order.
• Assist students at the lunch line with condiments, milk cartons, napkins, and other needs.
• Supervise seating and conduct to promote orderly lunchroom etiquette and respect among students.
• Assist parents, relatives, or visitors in the lunchroom.
• Arrange tables and seating for students.
• Assist with cleanup after each class and at the end of the day, and as needed.
• Know the proper fire exits and safety procedures.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Student supervision

Clear communication

Lunch line assistance

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Loudoun County Public Schools Lowes Island Elementary School - Sterling, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Cafeteria Monitor

Loudoun County Public Schools Lowes Island Elementary School - Sterling, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5897700

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position 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 and/or Assistant Principal

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Hours Vary

Salary: Banded Rate, Band2, $15.65 per hour

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

• ARC-B, LOW-A
• Email: [e-mail]

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