Elementary Lunchroom Supervisor (Part-Time)

Compensation

$18 – $20 per hour, depending on experience.

Benefits

• Retirement Plans
• Sick Leave

Schedule

Part‑time position.

Position Summary

The Lunchroom Supervisor provides consistent oversight of elementary students during lunch periods and helps create a safe, welcoming, and orderly environment. This role ensures that the lunch schedule runs smoothly, reinforces established lunchroom expectations, and prepares the space for each group of students.

Responsibilities

• Supervise elementary students while they are eating lunch.
• Ensure that lunch periods begin and end according to the established schedule.
• Clearly communicate and consistently reinforce lunchroom behavior expectations.
• Ensure students remain seated while eating unless they have received permission to get up.
• Help students maintain an appropriate voice level.
• Require students to ask permission before leaving their seats to use the restroom or get a drink.
• Monitor student behavior and respond appropriately when students need reminders or redirection.
• Ensure students clean their eating areas and properly dispose of trash.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and orderly lunchroom environment.
• Prepare and reset the lunchroom between groups so the space is ready for the next group of students.
• Support orderly arrival and dismissal procedures.
• Communicate significant student behavior, safety, or operational concerns to the appropriate school personnel.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, instructional aides, food‑service staff, and administrators to support effective lunchroom operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by an appropriate administrator or their representative.

Qualifications

• Faith Commitment: Belief that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior; committed Christian who demonstrates daily spiritual rhythms (prayer, fellowship, Bible study) and aligns with CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and Christian Community Commitment.
• Education: High School Diploma.
• Experience: Experience working with children; preferred one year of experience in a school, childcare, recreation, camp, youth ministry, after‑school program, or similar setting.
• Licensure/Certification: Food Handler’s Card.
• Other Considerations:
  • Prompt regular attendance is required.
  • Available to work on‑site, in‑person during regular business hours and as needed.
  • Ability to multi‑task and quickly shift priorities in emergency situations.
  • Ability to work collaboratively.
  • Ability to pass background checks relating to DSHS Secretary’s List of Crimes and Negative Actions (WAC 388‑113).