Hourly Lunchroom Aide (0.34), CRLS
Cambridge Public Schools · Cambridge, MA · 2 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
About the role
The Hourly Lunchroom and Recess Aide will assist in maintaining a clean and organized cafeteria environment, ensuring students have a safe and enjoyable dining experience.
Responsibilities
- Help prepare the cafeteria for lunch.
- Distribute lunches to classrooms.
- Supervise lunch and/or outdoor recess.
- Remind and redirect students about expectations for safe and respectful behavior in the cafeteria and playground.
- Clean cafeteria tables and help to get them reset for subsequent lunch periods.
- Engage in play with students during outdoor recess.
- Accompany students during transitions between the cafeteria and playground.
- Perform additional related responsibilities as directed by the Principal or Assistant Principal.
Requirements
- Previous and successful experience working in a multicultural environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a positive and affirming way with students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds.
- Comfortable supporting the positive social and emotional growth of young adults.
- Able to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment and interact positively with students representing a diverse range of behaviors and needs.
- A willingness to engage in light cleaning tasks (e.g. wiping down cafeteria tables).
- A willingness to work both indoors and outdoors (even during cold weather or light precipitation).
- A flexible and growth-minded approach to the job.
Qualifications
- Experience working in a school setting preferred but not required.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
- Basic computer skills (e.g., using email and word processing software).
Skills
- Positive interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Good organizational skills.
- Physical stamina for standing and moving around.
Benefits
Not specified.
Pay
$15.00 per hour.
Schedule
Varies based on school schedule.