Lunchroom Monitor

Rock-Hill-School-District; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 15,154,000 - 20,664,000; Part time

Job summary

Rock Hill School District India Hook Elementary in Rock Hill, SC seeks a part-time Lunchroom Monitor to help maintain a safe, orderly cafeteria during lunch. The role offers a flat rate for 180 days at about three hours per day, with duties focused on supervision and student well-being.

You will supervise students, ensure food safety, assist with meals, clean up, and report issues to the principal or staff.

Qualifications

• Must supervise students and maintain order during meals.
• Knowledge of basic food safety and hygiene practices.
• Ability to follow school policies and collaborate with staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee student behavior during lunch periods.
• Ensure cafeteria is clean and safe.
• Distribute meals and monitor food safety.
• Report issues to school administration.
• Intervene in conflicts or disruptions.
• Assist students with dietary needs.
• Clean up after lunch periods.
• Communicate with students, staff, and administrators.
• Participate in meetings and professional development.
• Maintain dining area hygiene before, during, and after lunch.

Skills

Student supervision

Patience

Communication

Safety procedures

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Lunchroom Monitor

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Job Details

Job ID: 5927045
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 15, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Report To:Principal

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

General Definition of Work

A Lunchroom Monitor is dedicated and responsible with a focus on ensuring a safe, orderly, and positive environment for students during mealtimes. Experience in supervising large groups of children with a high degree of patience, promoting respectful behavior, assisting with routines, and responding quickly to situations to maintain student well-being. Committed to supporting a welcoming school community while fostering a safe and enjoyable mealtime experience.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary Status

Flat Rate, 180 days /3 hours per day/Part-Time

Start Date

Determined by Human Resources

Place of Work

The normal place of work is on the premises used by Rock Hill Schools. Rock Hill Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.

Essential Functions

• Overseeing and directing student behavior during lunch periods.
• Ensuring a clean and safe cafeteria environment.
• Helping to distribute meals and monitor food safety.
• Reporting any issues or concerns to school administration.
• Intervening in potential conflicts or disruptions.
• Assisting students who may need help, such as those with special dietary needs.
• Assisting in cleaning up after lunch periods.
• Following and enforcing school policies and guidelines.
• Communicating effectively with students, staff, and administrators.
• Participating in meetings and professional development as required.
• Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in the dining area before, during, and after lunch.
• Engaging with students and promoting a positive eating environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of student supervision techniques and school safety procedures.
• Understanding basic food safety, hygiene, and sanitation practices.
• Awareness of child behavior and positive behavior management strategies.
• Ability to promote and maintain a safe, orderly, and positive cafeteria environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for interacting effectively with students, staff, and administrators.
• Ability to observe, assess, and respond quickly and appropriately to various situations.
• Patience, empathy, and consistency when managing student behavior and group dynamics.
• Ability to follow and enforce school policies, rules, and procedures.
• Capacity to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods, move around the cafeteria, and assist with cleaning and other duties required during student lunch periods.
• Commitment to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment that supports student well-being.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Education and Experience

High School graduate or GED Preferred.

Must be 18 years or older.

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Special Requirements

Prior to beginning employment, negative tb test results no older than one year must be provided.

Physical Requirements/ Work Conditions

• The physical demands listed are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
• Regularly required to stand and walk throughout the workday.
• Frequently uses hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Regularly required to talk and hear to communicate effectively with students and staff.
• Frequently reaches with hands and arms; may need to reach above the head or forward.
• Frequently squats, stoops, or knees while assisting or supervising students.
• Continuously uses hand strength for grasping and climbing tasks.
• Frequently bends or twists at the neck and trunk beyond normal range of motion.
• Occasionally required to sit during duties.
• Occasionally pushes or pulls items such as tables, bleachers, and chairs.
• Requires specific vision abilities including close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit official transcripts, three professional references with at least one supervisory reference and a copy of the appropriate credentials as part of the application process.

Pre-Onboarding and Employment Requirements

As a condition of employment and prior to onboarding, the district will conduct a criminal history background check. The recommended candidate will be required to provide personal information necessary to complete the background check such as date of birth, gender, and race to remain in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. As part of the pre-employment process, candidates will be required to submit TB test results and complete designated employment tasks.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this job. Job description is sourced from employee interviews, internal documents, representative job descriptions in similar districts, and other state/federal agencies.

Rock Hill Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
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• Email: [e-mail]