Lunch Aide

Farmington Municipal Schools; Farmington (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Farmington Municipal Schools is seeking a Lunch Room Aide to assist in maintaining a safe, orderly cafeteria and surrounding areas. You will help supervise students during mealtime, ensure cleanliness of tables, and aid in transitions between lunch and dismissal.

The role requires effective communication, strong organization, and the ability to work calmly under pressure. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred to support diverse student needs, with duties extending to the library and bus escort

Qualifications

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational and problem solving skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality about students.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students in the cafeteria during mealtime.
• Ensure tables and surrounding areas are clean.
• Oversee playground/classroom during lunch.
• Assist with food distribution, disposal, and return of trays.
• Ensure students stay seated in assigned areas.
• Circulate among tables to assist as needed.
• Organize groups for cafeteria dismissal.
• Escort students to/from buses and supervise in libraries.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Organizational skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Composure under pressure

Cooperative teamwork

Confidentiality

Job description

Title: Lunch Room Aide

Under the direct supervision of the building Principal, to assist in maintaining an orderly and safe atmosphere in the cafeteria, on the playground, and in other designated locations by helping and supervising students at mealtime and playtime in accordance with Board policy and established district procedures.

Essential Functions

• Assists in supervising students in the cafeteria during mealtime.
• Assists in making sure that tables and surrounding areas are clean.
• Assists in supervising the playground/classroom during the lunch hour.
• Assists students with orderly food purchases, distribution of food, disposal of food waste, and return of trays and utensils.
• Ensures that students remain seated in assigned areas throughout their time in the cafeteria.
• Circulates among assigned tables during the mealtime to be available as needed.
• Organizes groups of students for orderly dismissal from the cafeteria.
• Assists with supervising students in libraries, and escorting students to and from school buses.
• Reports to teachers, principal, nurse and/or security personnel as appropriate regarding infractions, safety concerns, injuries, or other issues involving students.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational and problem solving skills.
• Bilingual oral skills (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality about students in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and district guidelines.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard school environment and in outdoor weather.

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Hours and Pay: 2.5-3 hours per day during the school year. $15.00 per hour