Part-Time Elementary Cafeteria Lunch Aide (Bilingual)

Harrisonburg-City-Public-Schools; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Harrisonburg City Public Schools is hiring a Cafeteria Lunch Monitor at SMES in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The role supports student health, safety, and welfare in the elementary cafeteria, supervising during lunch, assisting with serving lines, and reinforcing school policies.

Fluency in English is required; bilingual English/Spanish is preferred. This is a part-time, 180-day hourly contract with hours varying by location.

Qualifications

• Must be able to follow oral and written directions and have the ability to work effectively and cooperatively with elementary school age children, school staff, and parents.

Responsibilities

• Supervises students in the cafeteria during lunch periods in serving lines, while eating, and during dismissal.
• Maintains discipline in the cafeteria according to school policy.
• Reports all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to the appropriate staff member as soon as possible.
• Assists in clean up of spills/accidents.
• Adheres to proper hand washing and hygiene practices.
• Cleans and sanitizes lunch tables after each use.
• Assists students with opening of milk cartons, condiments, etc. as needed.
• Encourages students to try new foods and periodically provides nutrition education to students.
• Assists students with proper disposal of food and beverages (may include collection of compostable foods when applicable).
• Refills condiments, silverware, and water coolers as needed.
• Cooperates with other employees, school staff, and students.
• Attends educational and in-service programs and meetings as requested by the Director of School Nutrition and Building Principal.
• Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Follow directions

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

Harrisonburg City Public Schools is hiring a Cafeteria Lunch Monitor at SMES in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The role supports student health, safety, and welfare in the elementary cafeteria, supervising during lunch, assisting with serving lines, and reinforcing school policies.

Fluency in English is required; bilingual English/Spanish is preferred. This is a part-time, 180-day hourly contract with hours varying by location.