Cafeteria/Lunch Monitor

Cumberland School Department•Cumberland, RI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cafeteria/Lunch Monitor is responsible for ensuring the safety and orderliness of the cafeteria environment. This role involves interacting with students, implementing safety protocols, and assisting with various administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will have experience with large groups of children, strong communication and management skills, and a proactive approach to monitoring and problem-solving.

Requirements

Experience with large groups and students preferred
Strong communication skills
Effective organizer
Strong management skills with large groups of children
Confident and proactive in approaching cafeteria monitoring
Problem solver
Be able to handle discipline issues in a proactive manner without constant referrals to the office
Be able to maintain confidentiality as required by law.

Nice To Haves

Willingness to have Professional Development in PBIS Model

Responsibilities

Ensuring the safety of all students who enter the cafeteria
Revising safety protocol and Procedures with our school nurse
Keeping the cafeteria orderly and systematic at all times
Provide the students with positive feedback and instructions
Model proper procedures and expectations for students
Keep lunches running on time
Use positive language when asking students to modify behaviors
Maintain a high level of expectations in the cafeteria
Clearly post rules and expectations
Communicate clearly and efficiently when speaking to large group
Be considerate, consistent, and definitive with language while administering instructions.
Become familiar with all emergency procedures and be able to carry them out in the event of an emergency (evacuation, lockdown, fire drills, etc)
Work closely with the cafeteria staff to ensure safety of students with food allergies and maintain the cafeteria clean and running efficiently.
Answer phones during the secretary's lunch
Perform office and clerical responsibilities as determined by the Principal or other office personnel
Minor filing and record keeping