Lunchroom Monitor (2026-27)

WHITCOMB ELEM; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Clear Creek ISD is seeking a Lunchroom Monitor at Whitcomb Elementary in Houston, TX for the 2026-27 school year. The role ensures student safety and orderly conduct during lunch, serves lines, and assists students with food items.

You will work part-time, follow district policies, report injuries immediately, and collaborate with teachers and staff to uphold CCISD core values and a positive lunchroom environment.

Qualifications

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of campus lunchroom behavior standards.
• Ability to cope with a variety of students in varied situations.
• Ability to work cooperatively with school age children and others.

Responsibilities

• Maintain appropriate discipline and student safety in the cafeteria according to district policies and procedures.
• Report all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to the appropriate authority immediately, or as soon as reasonably possible.
• Supervise student behavior during the lunch period to include serving lines, while eating, and during cafeteria dismissal.
• Assist students with managing food items, e.g. opening milk cartons, packages, thermos and/or cans.
• Collect bagged trash from classroom lunches and deposit in the campus dumpster.
• Maintain a positive attitude when communicating with teacher, parents, students, and staff.
• Exhibit CCISD Core Values of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
• Stay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality professional learning opportunities for personal growth.
• Research district policy, precedent, and current practices prior to taking action.
• Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals.

Skills

Effective communication

Lunchroom standards

Coping with varied situations

Teamwork with children and staff

Job description

Job Description

Primary Purpose

Promote safety and well-being of students as they interact during lunch. Actively engage in actions that contribute to the overall mission and strategic plan of Clear Creek ISD.

Qualifications

Education/Certification/Licensure

• None specified

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of campus lunchroom behavior standards
• Skill in coping with a variety of students in varied situations
• Skill in working effectively and cooperatively with school age children and others

Experience

• Some experience working with children preferred, e.g. daycare, Sunday school, sports, boy/girl scouts

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Maintain appropriate discipline and student safety in the cafeteria according to district policies and procedures.
• Report all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to the appropriate authority immediately, or as soon as reasonably possible.
• Supervise student behavior during the lunch period to include serving lines, while eating, and during cafeteria dismissal.
• Assist students with managing food items, e.g. opening milk cartons, packages, thermos and/or cans.
• Collect bagged trash from classroom lunches and deposit in the campus dumpster.
• Maintain a positive attitude when communicating with teacher, parents, students, and staff.
• Exhibit CCISD Core Values of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
• Actively engage in actions that contribute to the overall mission and strategic plan of Clear Creek ISD.
• Stay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality professional learning opportunities for personal growth.
• Research district policy, precedent, and current practices prior to taking action.
• Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals.
• Demonstrates proficient levels of technology applications.
• Participates fully in drills and safety exercises to provide for the safety and overall emotional wellbeing of students.
• Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities.
• Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings.
• Meet task completion deadlines established by supervisor.
• Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers.
• Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school/department are met.
• Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e. email, written, and verbal).
• Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands

Working with frequent interruptions; ability to maintain emotional control under stress

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Frequent walking, standing, light lifting, bending, stooping, reaching; vocal communication required; visual acuity required for monitoring and determining needs of students; moderate exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases

Terms: 177 days

Lunchroom Monitor (2026-27)

Clear Creek ISD WHITCOMB ELEM - Houston, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5961114

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required