Cafeteria Monitor (Part-time 15 hours per week/no benefits)

Center Elementary Pre-School; Peabody (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Center Elementary Pre-School in Peabody, MA is seeking a Part-Time Cafeteria Monitor for 15 hours per week with no benefits. The role reports to the School Principal and Food Service Director and offers a $18.54/hour union-supported wage.

Hours are arranged by the Principal, three hours daily, during lunch periods in the school cafeteria. The position involves supervising students, supporting cafeteria operations, and ensuring safety and sanitation during meals.

Qualifications

• Must pass Massachusetts criminal background check.
• Proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Prior experience in a school environment with an understanding of student behavior.
• Fluent in English and Spanish or Portuguese preferred

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assist students during meal periods and follow school protocols when needed.
• Cafeteria operations: clean cafeteria tables between lunch periods.
• Check daily and assist students with dietary or physical restrictions.
• Encourage appropriate behavior and refer students to the administrator on duty.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish orPortuguese

Job description

Cafeteria Monitor (Part-time 15 hours per week/no benefits)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5962634

Application Deadline: Oct 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 16, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Cafeteria Monitor (Part-time 15 hours per week/no benefits) 3 hours per day

TITLE: Cafeteria Monitor (Part-Time - 15 hours per week/no benefits)

REPORTS TO: School Principal and Food Service Director

SALARY: $18.54 per Hour (AFSCME Union)

LOCATION: School District

HOURS: Three (3) hours per day (Hours arranged by the Principal)

Cafeteria Monitor Reports to Building Principal & Food Service Director

General Duties: To supervise students, support the Food Services operation in the cafeteria during lunch periods, and other related task.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and assist students during meal periods and follow school protocols when needed.
• Cafeteria Operations Clean cafeteria tables between lunch periods
• Check daily and assist students that have restrictions for dietary or physical needs
• Encourage appropriate behavior and interactions; refer students to the administrator on duty

when necessary

• Understand and adhere to all district policies and procedures
• Ensure the safety of students in the cafeteria
• Apply proper sanitation and safety requirements associated with food operations
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Establish and maintain professional work relationships with those contacted in the

performance of required duties

• Attend in-service training and workshops when required
• Perform other functions as needed.

Required:

• Must pass Massachusetts criminal background check.
• Proof of U.S. citizenship
• Prior experience in a school environment with an understanding of student behavior.
• Fluent (listening, speaking, reading and writing) in both English and Spanish or Portuguese preferred

We prepare students to be life-long learners and critical thinkers who meet the challenges of citizenship in an event changing world.

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The Peabody School Committee reaffirms its policy of nondiscrimination related to race, religion, color, age, gender, national origin, sexual orientation or handicap in all matters involved in procuring, employing, promoting, transferring or terminating the employment of personnel. In similar manner, it reaffirms its policy against discrimination related to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin or handicap in the admission, instruction, counseling or dismissal of students regarding any courses or programs offered by the Public Schools and indicates its desire that each student be provided educational opportunities consistent with his/her aspirations and abilities .The Committee further indicates its acceptance of all federal and state laws and regulations dealing with the civil rights of parents, students and employees of the School Department.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $18.54 to $18.54 Per Hour

Support Staff > Food Service

Support Staff > Safety/Security

Contact Information

• Carmen Santana
• 27 Lowell St
• Peabody, Massachusetts 01960
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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