Cafeteria Supervisor

Sylvania; Redding (CT); On-site; USD 13,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

ER9 District in CT is seeking a part-time Cafeteria Supervisor to oversee students during lunch, ensuring a safe, orderly environment and assisting with transitions and seating.

Responsibilities include supervising entry/exit, enforcing behavior, modeling polite manners, maintaining cleanliness, and collaborating with staff to promote a positive lunchroom culture. High school diploma preferred; experience with children is valued.

Qualifications

• Strong emotional intelligence and ability to stay calm in challenging situations.
• Experience working with children in school or youth settings is preferred.
• Ability to maintain order and discipline in a positive, respectful manner.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to follow directions.
• Able to stay alert and supervise during lunch periods.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students during lunch, ensuring a safe and orderly environment.
• Assist with transitions and seating, and enforce school expectations.
• Model polite table manners and reinforce rules with empathy and pride.
• Address minor behavioral issues and refer major concerns to staff as needed.
• Collaborate with staff to maintain cleanliness and a positive lunchroom culture.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Experience with children

Discipline

Punctuality

Awareness/alertness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - CAFETERIA SUPERVISOR

About the District:

The ER9 District (Easton, Redding and Region 9) is an exceptional school system committed to providing the communities of Easton and Redding with a dynamic education for our students. Discover our commitment to high-quality learning experiences, nurturing environments, and a rich tapestry of opportunities for every learner.

Thank you for visiting our website. We hope you join us in shaping tomorrow's leaders in a district renowned for its academic standards, athletic teams, and vibrant performing arts programs.

Mission-Driven Culture:

In order to support the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional growth of our students, ER9 aspires to combine the best resources from our towns. We see great potential, with collaboration from our community, to improve the learning and achievement across the district.

Position Summary:

The Cafeteria Supervisor is responsible for ensuring a safe, respectful, and orderly environment for students during lunch periods. This includes supervising students in the cafeteria and/or designated lunch areas, assisting with transitions, enforcing school expectations, and fostering positive student behavior.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Supervise and assist students' orderly entry and exit to the cafeteria during lunch to a designated area.
• Actively supervise students during lunch to ensure a safe and respectful environment.
• Model and encourage appropriate behavior [ Polite Table manners]
• Reinforce school rules [Show empathy, Responsibility and Pride]
• Assist students with lunch-related needs (e.g., opening food items, finding seats).
• Address minor behavioral issues and refer major concerns or injuries to the appropriate school staff as needed.
• Encourage and teach and maintain cleanliness and organization in the cafeteria (e.g., wiping tables, ensuring students dispose of trash properly).
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with students and staff.
• Collaborate with other school staff to create systems and protocols for maintaining a positive lunchroom culture.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Strong emotional intelligence - the ability to recognize, understand, and manage one's own emotions while being attuned to and respectful of the emotions of others, especially children. This includes showing empathy, practicing patience, and responding calmly in challenging situations.
• Prior experience working with children in a school or youth setting.
• Ability to maintain order and discipline in a positive and respectful manner.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to follow directions.
• Ability to remain alert and responsive during supervision periods.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, and carry light materials for the duration of 30 minutes at a time.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) skills preferred

Classification:

Part-Time | 10-Month

Salary:

As per Redding Student Support Contract

Schedule:

3.5 hours per day

Equal Employment Opportunity:

ER9 is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where every employee, student, and family is respected and valued