Noon Duty & Cafeteria Aide - Safe, Supportive School

Young World Physical Education; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 21,848 - 26,601; Part time

Job summary

Traverse City Area Public Schools Cherry Knoll Elementary School in Traverse City, Michigan, is seeking a Noon Duty/Cafeteria Assistant for the 2026-27 school year. The role focuses on maintaining a safe, orderly environment and assisting with lunchroom and classroom activities.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to care for and supervise children.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Caring for children

Conflict resolution

Confidentiality

SafeSchools training

Outdoor weather readiness

Dependable

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Traverse City Area Public Schools Cherry Knoll Elementary School in Traverse City, Michigan, is seeking a Noon Duty/Cafeteria Assistant for the 2026-27 school year. The role focuses on maintaining a safe, orderly environment and assisting with lunchroom and classroom activities.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to care for and supervise children.