Early Childhood Lunch Education Support Professional - 0.3 FTE at Cleveland Elementary

Sioux Falls School District•Sioux Falls, SD

6d•Onsite

About The Position

At Cleveland Elementary, we believe in the power of connection, community, and character. As part of our team, you’ll join a supportive and collaborative environment where students are recognized for ROAR ing behavior— R espect, O wnership, A chieving Goals, and being a R ole Model. These values are woven into our daily routines as we help students learn from their mistakes, make positive choices, and grow into responsible citizens. If you’re passionate about guiding students both academically and socially, and believe in the impact of shaping young learners through meaningful relationships and high expectations, Cleveland is the place for you.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Consistent use of fine and gross motor skills, as well as strong sensory coordination, including hand-eye and cognitive-visual coordination.
Activities such as bending, crouching, reaching, standing, stooping, walking, turning, and speaking.
Organizing materials, recording information, and interacting verbally with students and staff.
Strong attention to cleanliness and detail.
Ability to lift and carry food containers and push meal carts.
Positive, cooperative attitude and ability to work with young children and classroom staff.
Basic understanding of nutrition and portion control for young children.
Patience, flexibility, caring personality, punctuality, and dependability.
Experience with monitoring social and emotional development and behavior management.
Ability to follow classroom routines and respond calmly to challenging behaviors or situations.
Current District employees interested in applying must complete an application.

Nice To Haves

Other duties as assigned to support early childhood classrooms.

Responsibilities

Prepare, portion, and serve breakfast, snacks, and lunches for preschool classrooms in alignment with Head Start nutrition guidelines and individual student needs (e.g., allergies, dietary restrictions).
Ensure food is presented attractively and served at appropriate temperatures and times.
Follow all food safety, sanitation, and hygiene procedures as outlined by local, state, and federal Head Start regulations.
Clean and sanitize food prep areas, serving carts, utensils, and containers before and after use.
Store food items safely and label leftovers or supplies as required.
Follow all students’ dietary restrictions and allergy needs.
Deliver meals to classrooms on time and assist teaching staff in creating a calm and organized meal/snack routine.
Monitor and assist children with self-help skills during mealtimes as needed, under teacher direction.
Communicate with teaching staff and supervisors about meal counts, student needs, and supply shortages.
Maintain accurate records of daily meal counts, food temperatures, and sanitation checklists.
Report supply inventory levels and assist with ordering as directed.