Lunch Support

Lincoln Elementary School; Winchester (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Elementary School in Winchester, MA is seeking a Lunch Support staff member to supervise students during lunch and promote a safe, respectful environment. You will assist younger students, reinforce expectations, and coordinate with staff on safety and ongoing cafeteria initiatives.

Responsibilities include behavior monitoring, conflict resolution, and helping maintain cleanliness and sustainability efforts while ensuring smooth transitions to and from the cafeteria.

Qualifications

• Experience working with elementary students under supervision.
• Ability to reinforce teacher expectations and school rules.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students in the cafeteria during lunch periods.
• Monitor student behavior and reinforce school-wide expectations.
• Assist younger students with opening food containers, milk cartons, and other lunch-related needs while encouraging independence.
• Promote a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment for all students.
• Support students in resolving minor conflicts using positive behavior strategies.
• Communicate student concerns or significant incidents to school administration or designated staff.
• Help maintain a clean and organized cafeteria by encouraging students to clean their eating areas.
• Assist with the coordination of cafeteria sustainability and composting program efforts.
• Ensure students safely transition to and from the cafeteria.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies by following school safety procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the principal or designee.

Skills

Work with students

Reinforce teacher expectations

Education

Two years of higher education preferred

Job description

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Lunch Support

Winchester Public Schools, MA Lincoln Elementary School - Winchester, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5834997
Application Deadline: Oct 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Oct 02, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 2, 2026

Job Description

Position: Lunch Support

Position Summary

The Lunch Support staff member plays an important role in creating a safe, positive, and orderly lunch environment for elementary students. This individual supervises students during lunch, promotes respectful behavior, encourages independence, and helps ensure that all students have a positive experience while following school expectations.

Essential Responsibilities

• Supervise students in the cafeteria during lunch periods.
• Monitor student behavior and reinforce school-wide expectations.
• Assist younger students with opening food containers, milk cartons, and other lunch-related needs while encouraging independence.
• Promote a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment for all students.
• Support students in resolving minor conflicts using positive behavior strategies.
• Communicate student concerns or significant incidents to school administration or designated staff.
• Help maintain a clean and organized cafeteria by encouraging students to clean their eating areas.
• Assist with the coordination of cafeteria sustainability and composting program efforts.
• Ensure students safely transition to and from the cafeteria.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies by following school safety procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the principal or designee.

Qualifications

• Two years of higher education is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work with students, under the direction of the teacher, nurse and/or support staff.
• Ability to support and reinforce the teacher’s expectations for students.

Supervision/Evaluation

• Supervised by the Building Administration.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Training will be provided as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Compensation Rate: $20/hour

Position Type: Full-Time

Equal Opportunity Employer

The School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the School's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact the Assistant Superintendent or Human Resources.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Marie Altieri
• 40 Samoset Road
• Winchester, Massachusetts 01890
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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