Cafeteria Monitor

Hamilton County Schools•Collegedale, TN

1d•$15•Onsite

About The Position

Hamilton County Schools, located in Chattanooga, TN, is working to ensure that all students thrive and experience a future without limits. We are committed to excellence for every student and are seeking outstanding leaders, teachers, support staff, and district employees who desire to make a difference in the lives of students. With nearly 75 schools, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County. Wallace S. Smith Elementary is a K-5 school located in Ooltewah, TN, just outside of Chattanooga. We are a diverse and high performing school that offers a sense of family and provides a nurturing environment for students. Many extracurricular activities are available for students and teachers such as: science olympiad, student leadership, school musical, sports, news team, flag team, and safety patrol. Our school offers many leadership opportunities for students and teachers. Teachers from our school have gone on to be principals, assistant principals, district curriculum specialists and instructional coaches. We are looking for positive, energetic educators to join our team. When you join us, you will be part a school community that is a Professional Learning Community. Our ideal teaching candidates: Are skilled at communicating with students, faculty and staff Provide standards-driven instruction Encourage student engagement Work collaboratively with grade level team members, coaches and administration Are transparent regarding their teaching practice and willing to collaborate regarding instruction and data Continuously look for ways to assist students who have and have not yet mastered content Are willing to think outside the box Learn more about working for Hamilton County Schools at careers.hcde.org and get to know us and our strategic plan, Opportunity 2030. The purpose of this job is to monitor student behavior and assist students during lunch.

Requirements

No degree required. Experience working with school-age students preferred.
Demonstrates excellent verbal communication skills to deal effectively with students, parents, and school staff. Also has the ability to read and write effectively.

Responsibilities

Creates a respectful, positive, and pleasant environment in the cafeteria.
Implements procedures and practices that result in efficient entry and exit of students in the cafeteria.
Assists students as needed. For example, helps younger children open milk, packets of ketchup, etc.
Assists students with special needs as appropriate.
Uses positive strategies to redirect inappropriate student behavior.
Follows established procedures for ensuring assigned areas are safe.
Works collaboratively with administration, principals, secretaries, staff, and other stakeholders.
Attends work and arrives to work on time.
Maintains confidentiality.
Adheres to the Teacher Code of Ethics as defined by Tennessee Law.
Performs other duties as assigned.