LTS Cafeteria Monitor

Northampton Area School District; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Northampton Area School District is seeking a part-time Cafeteria Monitor at Lehigh Elementary School to supervise students during lunch and monitor playground activities.

The role requires basic English proficiency, strong communication, confidentiality, and the ability to respond quickly to incidents. First Aid/CPR/AED certifications are encouraged or willing to obtain.

Hours are 10:35 am to 1:35 pm, with no benefits per ESPA agreement.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or Equivalency.
• Assures compliance with employment eligibility checks and medical tests as described in policy.
• Proficiency in the English language is required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are essential.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certifications preferred or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and directs student activities in lunch areas and related spaces.
• Assists in keeping cafeteria areas orderly and clean.
• Monitors students and responds to situations promptly and professionally.
• Maintains appropriate student behavior according to rules and district policies.
• Supports enforcement of emergency procedures and reports incidents to administration.
• Provides basic first aid if necessary and assists students who are ill or injured.
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.

Skills

English proficiency

Oral and written communication

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Tools

Hand-held communication device

Job description

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Cafeteria Monitor
• Date Posted: 10/20/2026
• Location: Lehigh Elementary School
• Closing Date: 10/26/2026

LTS Cafeteria Monitor position available at Lehigh Elementary School. Hours are 10:35 am - 1:35 pm.

TITLE: Cafeteria Monitor

CATEGORY: III – Group B

JOB SUMMARY

Assists with the supervision of the cafeteria during lunch periods; monitors playground activities at the elementary level.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Possesses High School Diploma or Equivalency
• Assures compliance with Employment Eligibility through Criminal History Records, Pre-Employment Drug Testing and Physical Examination/TB Test Standard
• Possesses proficiency in the English language
• Possesses strong oral and written communication skills
• Possesses ability to maintain high level of confidentiality
• Possesses and/or willing to obtain First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications
• Possesses ability to deal courteously and tactfully with students, staff, and the public

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS

The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the District of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required.

• Monitors and directs student activities in lunch areas
  • At the elementary level, monitors students in play areas, restrooms, areas adjacent to the school buildings and activities in the classrooms on rainy days
• Assists in keeping cafeteria areas in order and clean condition
• Monitors students and responds to situations in a timely manner
• Maintains appropriate student behavior according to established rules, procedures and policies
• Supports in the enforcement of district and building emergency procedures including fire drills, intruder on property, and others
• Reports unusual, suspicious or criminal activities to a building administrator
• Reports inappropriate student behavior and assists in the preparation of necessary incident reports
• Assists students who are ill, injured or experiencing difficulty by requesting immediate assistance from the office or appropriate personnel
• Administers basic first aid, if necessary
• Maintains regular and timely attendance

SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS

• Establishes and maintains cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• Assists and supervises students as they leave or enter the school grounds, at the elementary level
• Attends meetings and trainings as assigned
• Performs related duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Possesses ability to exchange information in person and on the hand-held communication device
• Possesses ability to move about the cafeteria and playground area (elementary only) to monitor student activities
• Possesses ability to effectively communicate in order to exchange information
• Demonstrates ability to stand for extended periods of time

HAZARDS

• Potential physical hazards involved in intervening in fights and other anti-social, illegal and violent behavior
• Contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals

MEASURED IN TERMS OF FREQUENCY

A B C D

NOT AT ALL OCCASIONALLY FREQUENTLY CONSTANTLY

0% 1 - 33% 34 - 66% 67 - 100%

TRANSPORT

Up to 10 lbs: C 11 to 20 lbs: B Beyond 20 lbs: B

MOBILITY

• Possesses ability to move about the cafeteria and playground area to monitor student activities: D
• Possesses ability to position self to monitor children in small groups: D
• Possesses ability to transport materials and supplies to appropriate locations: C

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT

Part-Time Hours per day vary by educational level - Total number of days worked in a school year is contingent upon the days students are in attendance and lunch is served; Hourly Rate of Pay per the ESPA Collective Bargaining Agreement; No Benefits

FLSA STATUS

NON-EXEMPT

Northampton Area School District is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization