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

Sioux Falls School District · Sioux Falls, SD · 1 wk ago
On-site$18.42/hrPart-time

About the role

Join the dedicated team at Anne Sullivan Elementary, where we build a nurturing community focused on academic success, leadership, and cultural diversity. As a Leader in Me school with a vibrant multilingual student population, we empower 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—apply today! Learn more about Anne Sullivan Elementary at: https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/o/ase

Requirements

  • Education level: High school diploma or GED
  • 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
  • Other duties as assigned to support early childhood classrooms

Physical requirements

  • Consistent use of fine and gross motor skills
  • 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

Essential Functions & Duties

Meal Preparation & Service:

  • 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

Health & Safety Compliance:

  • 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

Classroom & Team Support:

  • 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

Record-Keeping:

  • Maintain accurate records of daily meal counts, food temperatures, and sanitation checklists
  • Report supply inventory levels and assist with ordering as directed

Pay

  • Starting at $18.42 per hour
  • Pay Day: Last working day of each month

Schedule

  • Monday through Thursday
  • 0.3 FTE, 12 hours per week, 9 months

Calendar

  • 2026-2027 Early Childhood Education Support Professional with Benefits

CURRENT DISTRICT EMPLOYEES: All current District employees interested in applying must complete an application. Post-Offer Criminal Background Check Required. Relay Services for Deaf or Hard of Hearing: Dial 711, then the desired number.

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