MO: Noon Duty, 0.25 hrs/day

TCAPS Montessori; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

TCAPS Montessori in Traverse City, MI, seeks a Noon Duty/Cafeteria Assistant to support the principal and staff in maintaining a safe, orderly environment at Westwoods Elementary. The position is part-time for the school year, with duties including helping students, keeping surfaces clean, and enforcing play area rules.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, good interpersonal skills, and the ability to work outdoors in all weather.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with students and staff.
• Ability to care for, supervise, and nurture children.
• Ability to resolve conflicts.
• Willingness to participate in district training including SafeSchools.

Responsibilities

• Assists students with foodservice tasks and opening duties.
• Maintains clean tables and floors and assists with small spills.
• Controls movement and behavior of students.
• Reports injuries and prepares accident reports.
• Reports infractions and makes referrals.
• Resolves conflicts and alerts supervisors of dangerous situations.
• Maintains safety in play and playground areas.
• Enforces school and playground rules.
• Develops activities for inside play.
• Performs first aid and CPR.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Care for children

Conflict resolution

Confidentiality

SafeSchools training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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MO: Noon Duty, 0.25 hrs/day

Traverse City Area Public Schools TCAPS Montessori - Traverse City, Michigan Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Traverse City Area Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5942431
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 28, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

TCCAPSA (School Year) - CLASSIFICATION III

Master Agreement

TCCAPSA Benefits Summary - School Year

Location:Westwoods Elementary

General Summary:

The Noon Duty/Cafeteria Assistant assists the principal and school personnel in providing a safe and orderly environment. The assistant is directly responsible to the school principal or principal's designee.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Assists students with foodstuffs, opening, etc.

Maintains clean tables/floors and assists with small spills.

Controls movement and behavior.

Reports injuries and prepares accident reports.

Reports infractions and makes referrals.

Resolves conflict.

Alerts supervisors of dangerous situations.

Maintains safety in play and of playground equipment.

Enforces school and playground rules.

Develops activities for inside play.

Performs first aid and CPR.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

Minimum education requirement is a high school diploma or GED.

Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with students and school personnel.

Ability to care for, supervise, and nurture children.

Ability to resolve conflict.

Ability to maintain confidentiality related to sensitive information pertaining to students and school personnel.

Willing to participate in district training as required, including completion of suggested online training modules

in SafeSchools.

Willing and able to work outside in all types of weather conditions.

Dependable and reliable.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

Must be able to report on a regular and consistent basis.

Maintain consistent and punctual attendance.

Duties include frequent walking and physical activity, as well as use of hands and arms for signaling and light lifting/carrying. Must have the ability to move about the classroom/building and school property, including bending, pushing/pulling, lifting, twisting, climbing, stooping, or crouching to complete work-related tasks with and without students.

The ability to listen and effectively orally communicate information and ideas to a diverse population.

Ability to effectively discern information and formulate appropriate action(s).

Ability to critically think and provide appropriate solutions.

Ability to work effectively and efficiently.

Environmental Conditions:

Incumbents work in indoor environments with moderate to loud noise levels. Duties may be completed in cold and hot temperatures, including work on slippery and/or uneven surfaces. Work environment includes working around students, school equipment, and office equipment.

Work Schedules:

Must be available to report during the school year consistent with the district’s school year calendar.

Background Checks:

The individual selected for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check.

Position Type: Part Time, School Year
Salary: $15.86 to $19.31 Per Hour, previous public school experience
Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 1009 S Oak Street
• Traverse City, Michigan 49684
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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