Part-Time Food Service Staff

ACCEL Schools; Kearneysville (WV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

ACCEL Schools is hiring a Part-Time Food Service Worker at Eastern Panhandle Preparatory Academy in Kearneysville, WV. The role assists with lunch activities and promotes positive student behavior within a school setting.

Responsibilities include cooperating with teachers, following directions from administrators, and contributing to a positive climate. High school diploma and background checks are required, with preference for prior youth or school experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• BCI/FBI background check required.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Physical ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Previous experience with youth or in a school setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Works cooperatively with the Teacher and others as part of lunch activities.
• Follows directives from the Administrator or designee and teachers.
• Contributes to a positive climate and culture by demonstrating professional standards.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Job description

ACCEL Schools is hiring a Part-Time Food Service Worker at Eastern Panhandle Preparatory Academy in Kearneysville, WV.

Be part of the difference at Eastern Panhandle Preparatory Academy (EPPA)! Located on a 30-acre rural campus in Jefferson County, West Virginia, Eastern Panhandle Preparatory Academy is a public charter school serving PK-8th grade students. Founded in 2022 and one of the first charter schools to open in the state, EPPA belongs to the nationwide ACCEL network of high-performing charter schools. The school provides a highly individualized college prep learning environment featuring small class sizes, a fully certified and licensed faculty, and strong support from parents and the community.

About the Opportunity:

The Food Service Aide assists with lunch activities and helps to promote positive student behaviors in both academics and extra-curricular activities. The Food Service Aide provides oversight to ensure student safety and a positive school climate.The Food Service Aide assists the School Leader and Teachers by administering the assigned duties in conformity with the philosophy and policies of ACCEL Schools, the assigned school, the school’s governing board, the State Board of Education, and all applicable laws.

Responsibilities include-

• Works cooperatively with the Teacher and others
• Acts in accordance with directives from the Administrator (or designee) and teacher
• Contributes to a positive climate and culture by exhibiting high professional standards

About You:

• High school diploma required
• Successful completion of BCI/FBI check
• Ability to work well under pressure
• High quality written and verbal communication skills
• Physical ability to lift up to 40lbs
• Previous work experience working with youth or in a school setting desired

About Us

“We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances.” – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder

ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.

We offer the following benefits:

Career benefits – keep growing

• Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals

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