Cafeteria Monitor

Hamilton County Schools•Collegedale, TN

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Hamilton County Schools is seeking a Cafeteria Monitor for Ooltewah Elementary School, a PreK–5 school in Ooltewah, Tennessee. The purpose of the position is to monitor student behavior and assist students during lunch. The role helps create a respectful, positive, and pleasant cafeteria environment and supports safe, orderly student movement and mealtime routines. No degree is required. Experience working with school-age students is preferred. Candidates should demonstrate excellent verbal communication skills when interacting with students, parents, and school staff, and be able to read and write effectively. Compensation is $15 per hour.

Requirements

Demonstrate excellent verbal communication skills to deal effectively with students, parents, and school staff.
Have the ability to read and write effectively.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with school-age students is preferred.

Responsibilities

Create a respectful, positive, and pleasant environment in the cafeteria.
Implement procedures and practices that support efficient entry to and exit from the cafeteria.
Assist students as needed, including helping younger children open milk or condiment packets.
Assist students with special needs as appropriate.
Use positive strategies to redirect inappropriate student behavior.
Follow established procedures to ensure assigned areas are safe.
Work collaboratively with administration, principals, secretaries, staff, and other stakeholders.
Attend work and arrive on time.
Maintain confidentiality.
Adhere to the Teacher Code of Ethics as defined by Tennessee law.
Perform other duties as assigned.