Early Childhood Lunch Education Support Professional - 0.3 FTE at Anne Sullivan Elementary

Sioux Falls School District•Sioux Falls, SD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the dedicated team at Anne Sullivan Elementary, a Leader in Me school with a vibrant multilingual student population. We build a nurturing community focused on academic success, leadership, and cultural diversity, empowering students to reach their full potential through leadership development, inclusive learning, and exceptional growth. Make a difference in a school that celebrates diversity and achievement.

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.
Post-Offer Criminal Background Check Required

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.
Other duties as assigned to support early childhood classrooms.