School Lunch Monitor

Medford Public Schools; Medford (MA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Part time

Job summary

Medford Public Schools is seeking a School Lunch Monitor to supervise students during lunch and help maintain a safe, clean cafeteria environment. The role focuses on guiding student behavior and supporting a smooth lunch period within the school setting.

The position emphasizes good communication with students and staff, calm, attentive supervision in a busy cafeteria, and assisting with basic lunch-related needs. Previous experience with children is helpful but not required.

Qualifications

• Ability to work well with children and school staff.
• Patient, dependable, and responsible.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and attentive in a busy environment.
• Previous experience working with children is helpful but may not be required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and positive environment in the cafeteria.
• Monitor student behavior and reinforce school rules.
• Assist younger students with lunch-related needs when appropriate.
• Report behavioral, safety, or other concerns to school principal
• Assist with maintaining clean and organized cafeteria areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned by school principal.

Job description

The School Lunch Monitor is responsible for supervising students during lunch and maintaining a safe, clean, and orderly cafeteria environment. The monitor helps students follow school rules, encourages appropriate behavior, and assists with the smooth operation of the lunch period.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain a safe and positive environment in the cafeteria.
• Monitor student behavior and reinforce school rules.
• Assist younger students with lunch-related needs when appropriate.
• Report behavioral, safety, or other concerns to school principal
• Assist with maintaining clean and organized cafeteria areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned by school principal.

Qualifications:

• Ability to work well with children and school staff.
• Patient, dependable, and responsible.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and attentive in a busy environment.
• Previous experience working with children is helpful but may not be required.

Work Environment:

This position is primarily indoors in a school cafeteria and involves standing, walking, and actively supervising students for extended periods.

Postings current as of 10/10/2026 2:26:55 AM CST.

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