Montessori- Noon Hour Aide

Detroit Public Schools Community District; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 18,434 - 26,254; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

Supportive working environment

Job summary

A public school district in Michigan is seeking a Montessori Noon Hour Aide to assist during meal times. The role includes supervising students during lunch and recess, preparing food, and maintaining cleanliness according to state standards. Ideal candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and experience with young children. Strong customer service and problem-solving skills are essential. This position does not allow for telecommuting.

Qualifications

• Must possess and provide evidence of high school diploma or GED.
• Experience working with prekindergarten students preferred.
• Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide coverage in prekindergarten classroom and during lunch.
• Prepare food in serving containers for students.
• Support students as they set the table and clean up.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Problem-solving skills

Good mediation

Conflict resolution skills

Education

High school diploma or GED certification

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Montessori- Noon Hour Aide

Job Description: Montessori Noon Hour Aide will sit with the students for a family style meal to encourage conversation and discussions about the food. Montessori Noon Hour Aide must clean and sanitize tables and food prep area according to state law standards. Montessori Noon Hour Aide will assist with escorting and monitoring students during lunch period and outside recess.

Location

Various Locations

Salary

$16.22/hr.

Reports to

Principal

Bargaining Unit

Detroit Federation of Paraprofessionals (DFP)

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Telecommuting Eligibility

School-based. Not eligible for telecommuting.

Position Summary: The Montessori Noon Hour Aide will sit with the students for a family style meal to encourage conversation and discussions about the food. Montessori Noon Hour Aide must clean and sanitize tables and food prep area according to state law standards. Montessori Noon Hour Aide will assist with escorting and monitoring students during lunch period and outside recess.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess and provide evidence of high school diploma or GED certification.
• Experience working with large groups of people, especially prekindergarten students preferred.
• Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills; ability to be flexible.
• Good mediation and conflict resolution skills a plus.

Essential Functions

• Provide coverage in the prekindergarten classroom and during lunch with minimum supervision.
• Prepare food in serving containers for the students to serve themselves.
• Support students as they set the table and as they clean up after the meal.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with students.
• Assist students with setting cots out for rest-time.
• Provide excellent customer service to students, staff, parents, visitors, and the community.
• Clean the refrigerator weekly.
• Rotate foods (using older foods first).
• Clean and sanitize tables and food prep area.
• Attend all city-wide in-service activities and sessions related to your job description.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Security Clearance

Internal Applicants: If you are a current Detroit Public Schools Community District employee, you do not have to submit to a new security clearance, unless your new role requires a different type of criminal background check.

External Applicants: In alignment with Michigan law, if you are hired to fill a position, you will be required to submit to a Detroit Public Schools Community District criminal background check. Information regarding required background checks will be shared at point of hire.

Method Of Application

Applicants must apply through the online application system. Only applications submitted through the online application system will be considered for any posted position and all applications require a resume to be considered.

Successful candidates are required to submit official transcript(s) at point of offer to hire. It is the applicant's responsibility to provide all documentation (including copies) as requested.

Applicants requesting assistance during the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email at [email protected] or phone at [phone].

DPSCD does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability and/or religion. Contact the Civil Rights Coordinator for more information at [phone] or detroitk12.org/compliance.