High School School Aide - 25-26

Family Life Academy Charter Schools•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Family Life Academy Charter School (commonly called FLACS) is a nonprofit network of high-performing charter schools in the South Bronx. Family Life Academy Charter Schools, together with the Latino Pastoral Action Center and parents, create the conditions for self-empowerment for all its K-12 students to excel academically, take responsibility for their own learning, and affirm human values, today, in college, and beyond. We are guided by this mission and through it, we have revolutionized education for students from K-12. Family Life Academy Charter Schools is currently seeking dynamic individuals who Value collaboration with like-minded educators who believe that education is activism. Want to work in an environment where all students are scholars and academic excellence is the norm. Believe that young people can be leaders who can create positive change in their communities and that schools should be safe, warm and caring environments. Desire to work in a place where their skills will be nurtured through an embedded professional development program. Family Life Academy Charter Schools is seeking dedicated and committed employees to serve as School Aides. Applicants must enjoy working in a busy school setting, be flexible and provide a positive and uplifting experience for students and staff. This is a full-time position located in The Bronx, NYC A FLACS school Aide is a 12-month position.FLACS School Aides are responsible for a myriad of tasks and duties that support the effective operations of our schools.

Requirements

New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Qualifying Certificate in Food Protection preferred
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Must be able to lift heavy boxes and food-related items
Fingerprints clearance with the NYS Dept. of Education
Previous related experience in food service a plus
Ability to read and write in English
Ability to keep inventory of supplies on hand
Ability to communicate in English and Spanish a plus
Excellent time and attendance required

Nice To Haves

New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Qualifying Certificate in Food Protection preferred
Previous related experience in food service a plus
Ability to communicate in English and Spanish a plus

Responsibilities

Supporting ingress and dismissal duty
Welcoming of teachers, students and parents
Assists with monitoring students boarding buses, ensuring that students board their designated buses for Bus Duty
Receiving, unpacking and verifying delivery quantities received from our food vendor and contacting the vendor if deliveries are insufficient
Preparing, heating and serving vendor prepared food to students
Supporting distribution of breakfast and lunch to students
Cleaning and disinfecting all food preparation tools, instruments, and equipment before and after use, following CDC, USDA and NYSED guidelines
Ensuring that all food surfaces and refrigerators are clean following CDC and HACCP recommendations for cleaning and disinfection
Keeping food meal counts of enrolled school families picking up food in accordance with NYSED Child Nutrition and USDA regulations.
Keeping daily count of how many meals were distributed and identifying waste
Performing clerical duties such as but not limited to such as but not limited to: copying, faxing, filing, distributing teaching materials such as textbooks, paper, and workbooks, etc.
Performing duties to support preparation for special events and other school activities
Answering telephones, perform light reception work
Checking forms (Lunch, handbooks, school applications, etc)
Conducting an inventory of materials, supplies and equipment
Calling parents or vendors as needed
Willing to create nurturing and positive relationships with students and staff