Lunch Monitor

West Springfield Public Schools; West Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

West Springfield Public Schools Coburn Elementary in West Springfield, MA is seeking a part-time Lunch Monitor to supervise students during lunch and recess. You will circulate the cafeteria, monitor the lunch line, reinforce district rules, and ensure student safety while fostering positive interactions with children.

Compensation is $15.00 per hour. The role requires citizenship/residency or valid work visa and is a part-time, on-site position at Coburn School within the West Springfield

Qualifications

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Responsibilities

• Circulate around cafeteria to supervise students
• Monitor lunch line during entry
• Enforce school rules and expectations
• Ensure safety during recess
• Provide guidance to children during meals and play
• Build positive relationships with children
• Provide clean eating surfaces and utensils

Skills

Lunch supervision

Student interaction

Job description

Lunch Monitor

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Job Details

Job ID: 5865557

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 03, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 3, 2026

Job Description

LUNCH MONITOR
COBURN SCHOOL

Reports to: School Administrator

Consistently circulate around cafeteria tables to assist children and supervise the lunchroom.

Monitor lunch line as children enter the cafeteria.

Actively participate in, follow, reinforce and reteach all school-wide and district rules, policies, and expectations. Lunch monitors shall be trained in and have the same expectations as all school staff regarding appropriate student behavior.

Ensure the safety of all children during outdoor and indoor recess. Lunch monitors will have specific areas to monitor and move about within to provide for maximum student safety.

Patiently provide guidance and assistance to all children whether eating or playing.

Engage in appropriate conversation with children to build positive relationships.

Provide a clean eating surface at each lunch as well as all necessary implements or packets for eating and drinking.

Salary: $15.00/hr

Position Type: Part-time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Springfield Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis.of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, veteran’sstatus, sexual orientation, genetic information, neurodiversity, gender identity or expression,marital status, or any other class protected by state, federal, or local laws. Equal Opportunityapplies to all areas of employment including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer,termination, layoff, compensation, benefits and all other conditions and privileges ofemployment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• David Drugan
• 115 Southworth Street
• West Springfield, Massachusetts 01089
• Phone: [phone]
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• Email: [e-mail]