WW: Noon Duty, 2.0 hrs/day

Traverse-City-Area-Public-Schools

Traverse City (MI)

On-site

USD 22,000 - 27,000

Part time

9 days ago
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Job summary

Traverse City Area Public Schools Westwoods Elementary in Traverse City, Michigan seeks a Noon Duty/Cafeteria Assistant to support staff and maintain a safe, orderly environment during the school day.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and strong interpersonal skills to work with students and school personnel. You will supervise children, assist with meals, and perform basic safety duties including first aid when needed.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Interpersonal skills to interact with students and staff.
  • Ability to care for, supervise, and nurture children.
  • Ability to resolve conflict and maintain confidentiality.
  • Willing to participate in district online training.
  • Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

  • Assist students with foodservice tasks and opening items.
  • 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.
  • Perform first aid and CPR as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills
Supervision of children
Conflict resolution
Confidentiality
Online training
Weather endurance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SafeSchools

Job description

Traverse City Area Public Schools Westwoods Elementary School - Traverse City, Michigan Open in Google Maps

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.

WW: Noon Duty, 2.0 hrs/day

Traverse City Area Public Schools Westwoods Elementary School - Traverse City, Michigan Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Traverse City Area Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5933671

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

TCCAPSA (School Year) - CLASSIFICATION III

Master Agreement

TCCAPSA Benefits Summary - School Year

Location:Westwoods Elementary

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.
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.

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: 231-933-1710
  • Fax: 231-933-1721
  • Email: hr@tcaps.net
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