Cafeteria Monitor

Loudoun County Public Schools • Sterling, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cafeteria Monitor is a part-time employee who works in an elementary school lunchroom. The position oversees students from the time they enter the lunchroom until they leave, supports students who need assistance in the lunch line, and helps maintain an orderly and welcoming lunchroom environment. The role also includes arranging tables, assisting visitors, and cleaning the lunchroom after classes and daily lunch activities. The employee must know the appropriate fire exits for emergencies.

The position requires a high school graduation or an equivalent combination of education and experience, along with the ability to work effectively with children, supervise behavior, maintain discipline, perform general lunchroom duties, and communicate well. The role reports to the Principal and/or Assistant Principal. It is non-exempt and non-union, with hours that vary. The stated rate is $15.65 per hour (Banded Rate, Band 2).

Requirements

• Graduation from high school, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of student behavior as applied to children.
• Knowledge of the language, culture, and other characteristics of families whose children are enrolled in Loudoun County Public Schools.
• Ability to work effectively with children, supervise student behavior, maintain discipline, and perform general lunchroom duties.
• Good human relations and communications skills.
• Ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Normal cognitive abilities, including the ability to learn, recall, and apply practices and policies.
• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and negligible force frequently or constantly to move objects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee students from the time they enter the lunchroom until they leave.
• Assist students in the lunch line, including with condiments, opening milk cartons and other containers, and dispensing napkins.
• Oversee student conduct, seating, and needs in the lunchroom to maintain an orderly atmosphere.
• Encourage students to practice good table etiquette, respect others’ feelings, and refrain from sharing food with classmates.
• Assist parents, relatives, or visitors who enter the lunchroom.
• Arrange tables for student seating.
• Clean up the lunchroom after each class is dismissed and at the end of the day’s lunch activities, and at additional times if required.
• Know which fire exits to use in an emergency.
• Perform related work as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED