Kitchen, Lunchroom & Recess Assistant

Global Village Academy•Thornton, CO

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Global Village Academy is an innovative charter school where students learn core academic content through language immersion. Language offerings vary by campus: our North - Thornton campus offers Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, and Russian, while our Aurora and Douglas County campuses offer Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, and French. GVA is truly a "global village." Our immersion teachers come from all over the world, each bringing their unique culture and language into the classroom. United by a common core, students are challenged to become world class thinkers, capable of engaging ideas using multiple languages and cross-cultural perspectives, through an internationally benchmarked curriculum spanning each language village. Summary The Kitchen, Lunchroom & Recess Assistant supports a safe, clean, and positive school environment by assisting with lunchroom operations and supervising students during lunch and recess. This position promotes appropriate student behavior, reinforces school expectations, and helps ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all students. The ideal candidate enjoys working with children, demonstrates patience and professionalism, and collaborates effectively with school staff.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Previous experience working with children in a school, childcare, recreation, or similar setting preferred.
Previous experience working in a cafeteria, food service, or supervising student lunch and recess activities is preferred.
Ability to establish positive relationships with students while maintaining appropriate supervision and authority.
Ability to supervise large groups of children in a calm, organized, and positive manner.
Demonstrated patience, flexibility, and the ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
Ability to de-escalate student conflicts and encourage positive problem-solving.
Ability to work effectively with students from diverse backgrounds and with varying abilities.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
Basic understanding of safety practices and emergency procedures.
English language proficiency required; bilingual skills or fluency in a second language are preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise students as they arrive in the lunchroom and transition through the lunch period.
Monitor student behavior while students wait in the lunch line, encouraging orderly and respectful conduct.
Supervise students during lunch, promoting appropriate table manners, respectful interactions, and adherence to school expectations.
Assist students as needed during meal service while encouraging independence when appropriate.
Foster a positive, inclusive, and safe dining environment for all students.
Monitor student safety and promptly report concerns, accidents, or incidents to appropriate staff.
Clean and sanitize lunch tables between lunch periods.
Wipe up spills promptly to maintain a clean and safe environment.
Assist with cafeteria cleanup throughout the day.
Help with trash collection and disposal following established health and safety procedures.
Support kitchen and cafeteria operations as directed by supervisors.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the lunchroom throughout each lunch service.
Supervise students during recess to ensure a safe, orderly, and inclusive playground environment.
Monitor playground activities and enforce school rules and expectations consistently.
Encourage positive social interactions, good sportsmanship, and respectful behavior.
Assist students in resolving minor conflicts using appropriate conflict resolution and de-escalation strategies.
Promote safety awareness and help prevent injuries by actively monitoring playground equipment and student activities.
Respond appropriately to accidents, injuries, or behavioral concerns following school procedures.
Collaborate effectively with other lunchroom and recess assistants, teachers, administrators, and school staff.
Model professionalism, respect, and positive behavior for students.
Maintain confidentiality regarding students and school matters.
Perform other duties as assigned to support school operations.