Cafeteria Monitor (16940)

Roosevelt School District 66; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 19,286 - 26,174; Part time

Job summary

Roosevelt School District 66 seeks a Cafeteria Monitor to supervise students during meal periods and help ensure a safe, orderly cafeteria environment. You will assist with meal service, manage lines and seating, and support cleanup in coordination with custodial staff.

The role is a 9-month, part-time position at 15 hours per week, requiring a high school diploma and AZ fingerprint clearance, with emphasis on dependable, patient interaction with students and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• AZ fingerprint clearance card required.
• Experience working with children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students during breakfast and/or lunch to ensure safety and behavior.
• Maintain order in food lines, seating areas, and cafeteria traffic flow.
• Assist younger students with opening items, carrying trays, and seating.
• Promote positive social interaction and respectful behavior.
• Report safety or behavioral issues to administrators.
• Respond to accidents, spills, or emergencies and notify staff.
• Guide students in tray return and waste disposal protocols.
• Collaborate with custodial and cafeteria staff for a clean, safe environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.

Skills

Supervision of children

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Mobility

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AZ fingerprint clearance card

Job description

Title: Cafeteria Monitor

Classification: Classified Hourly

Reports To: Site Administrator

Summary

The Cafeteria Monitor plays a critical role in maintaining a safe, orderly, and positive environment during student meal periods. This position is responsible for supervising meal service in the cafeteria, ensuring adherence to school rules, supporting safe mealtime practices, and assisting with cafeteria flow and cleanup in collaboration with custodial staff.

Performance Responsibilities

1. Assist in supervising students during breakfast and/or lunch periods to ensure safety and appropriate behavior.
2. Maintain order in food lines, seating areas, and traffic flow entering and leaving the cafeteria.
3. Assist younger students with opening food items, carrying trays, and finding appropriate seating.
4. Promote positive social interaction and encourage respectful behavior.
5. Report significant behavioral or safety issues to school administrators.
6. Provide immediate response to accidents, spills, or emergencies, and notify appropriate personnel.
7. Guide students in proper cleanup, including tray return and waste disposal.
8. Collaborate with custodial and cafeteria staff to ensure a safe, clean, and organized environment.
9. Perform other duties as assigned by the principal or designee.

Education/Certifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Valid AZ fingerprint clearance card is required.

Experience

Prior experience working with children in a school, childcare, or community setting preferred.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Ability to effectively supervise groups of children in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact positively with students, staff, and parents.
• Dependability, patience, and a commitment to fostering a safe and respectful school environment.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to bend, reach, and assist students as needed.
• Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations.

Working Conditions

The work environment is the normal school setting.

Terms of Employment

9‑month year (182 days) part‑time 15 hours per week, Classified Hourly Salary Schedule – Level C.

Evaluation

Performance to be evaluated in accordance with Board policy on evaluation of classified staff.

Salary

Classified Hourly Salary Schedule. Level C |Entry Level: $16.50/hr