WMS: Noon Duty, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 3.0 hrs/day

West Middle School; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

West Middle School in Traverse City, Michigan is seeking a Noon Duty/Cafeteria Assistant for the school year. The role involves aiding the principal and staff to maintain a safe, orderly environment during noontime and cafeteria operations.

Responsibilities include helping with foodservice, supervising students, enforcing rules, and performing first aid as needed. Requires high school diploma or GED and willingness to train in SafeSchools.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: high school diploma or GED.
• Interpersonal skills to interact courteously with students and staff.
• Ability to care for, supervise, and nurture children.
• Ability to resolve conflicts and maintain confidentiality.
• Willing to participate in required district training (SafeSchools).

Responsibilities

• Assist students with food handling and opening, etc.
• Maintain clean tables and floors; assist with spills.
• Control movement and behavior of students.
• Report injuries and prepare accident reports.
• Report infractions and make referrals; alert supervisors of danger.
• Ensure safety in play areas and enforce rules.
• Develop activities for indoor play; perform first aid and CPR.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Supervise children

Conflict resolution

Confidentiality

Training participation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

WMS: Noon Duty, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 3.0 hrs/day

Traverse City Area Public Schools West Middle School - Traverse City, Michigan Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Sep 8, 2026

Job Description

TCCAPSA (School Year) - CLASSIFICATION III

The Noon Duty/Cafeteria Assistant assists the principal and school personnel in providing a safe and orderly environment. The assistant is directly responsible to the school principal or principal's designee.

Principal Duties and 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.
• 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• 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.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Must be able to report on a regular and consistent basis.
• Maintain consistent and punctual attendance.
• Duties include frequent walking and physical activity, as well as use of hands and arms for signaling and light lifting/carrying. Must have the ability to move about the classroom/building and school property, including bending, pushing/pulling, lifting, twisting, climbing, stooping, or crouching to complete work-related tasks with and without students.
• The ability to listen and effectively orally communicate information and ideas to a diverse population.
• Ability to effectively discern information and formulate appropriate action(s).
• Ability to critically think and provide appropriate solutions.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently.

Environmental Conditions:

Incumbents work in indoor environments with moderate to loud noise levels. Duties may be completed in cold and hot temperatures, including work on slippery and/or uneven surfaces. Work environment includes working around students, school equipment, and office equipment.

Work Schedules:

Must be available to report during the school year consistent with the district’s school year calendar.

The individual selected for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check.

WMS: Noon Duty, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 3.0 hrs/day

Traverse City Area Public Schools West Middle School - Traverse City, Michigan Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Traverse City Area Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5935353
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Sep 8, 2026

Job Description

TCCAPSA (School Year) - CLASSIFICATION III

Master Agreement

TCCAPSA Benefits Summary - School Year

Location:West Middle School

General Summary:

The Noon Duty/Cafeteria Assistant assists the principal and school personnel in providing a safe and orderly environment. The assistant is directly responsible to the school principal or principal's designee.

Principal Duties and 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• 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.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Must be able to report on a regular and consistent basis.
• Maintain consistent and punctual attendance.
• Duties include frequent walking and physical activity, as well as use of hands and arms for signaling and light lifting/carrying. Must have the ability to move about the classroom/building and school property, including bending, pushing/pulling, lifting, twisting, climbing, stooping, or crouching to complete work-related tasks with and without students.
• The ability to listen and effectively orally communicate information and ideas to a diverse population.
• Ability to effectively discern information and formulate appropriate action(s).
• Ability to critically think and provide appropriate solutions.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently.

Environment Conditions:

Incumbents work in indoor environments with moderate to loud noise levels. Duties may be completed in cold and hot temperatures, including work on slippery and/or uneven surfaces. Work environment includes working around students, school equipment, and office equipment.

Work Schedules:

Must be available to report during the school year consistent with the district’s school year calendar.

Background Checks:

The individual selected for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check.

Position Type: Part Time, School Year
Salary: $15.86 to $19.31 Per Hour, previous public school experience
Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 1009 S Oak Street
• Traverse City, Michigan 49684
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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