Lunch Monitor / Cafeteria Aide

Position Summary

Lincoln Leadership Academy Charter School (LLACS) is seeking caring, dependable, and student-centered individuals to join our team as Lunch Monitors/Cafeteria Aides. This position plays an essential role in maintaining a safe, orderly, and welcoming cafeteria environment while supporting our mission of developing the mind, heart, and hands of every student.

Essential Responsibilities

• Supervise students during assigned lunch periods to ensure a safe, respectful, and orderly environment.
• Build positive relationships with students while modeling kindness, patience, respect, and professionalism.
• Reinforce LLACS expectations for appropriate behavior, responsibility, and cafeteria etiquette.
• Monitor lunch lines, seating areas, hallways, and student movement during lunch transitions.
• Assist students with opening food containers or addressing age-appropriate needs when necessary.
• Encourage students to demonstrate responsibility by cleaning their eating areas.
• Wipe and sanitize cafeteria tables between lunch periods.
• Sweep floors and help maintain a clean and welcoming cafeteria environment.
• Communicate concerns regarding student behavior, safety, or health to the appropriate administrator.
• Work collaboratively with administrators, teachers, cafeteria staff, and support personnel.
• Assist with other lunchroom or student supervision duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience working with children is preferred but not required.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with students while maintaining appropriate supervision.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently.
• Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions in a busy school environment.
• Must successfully obtain and maintain all required Pennsylvania background clearances.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing and walking throughout the workday.
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, and lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced cafeteria environment with moderate noise levels.

Why Join LLACS?

At Lincoln Leadership Academy Charter School, we believe every child has purpose and potential. Our staff works together to create a holistic learning community that promotes academic excellence, character development, leadership, and service. As a Lunch Monitor/Cafeteria Aide, you will play an important role in helping students experience a safe, caring, and respectful environment every day.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lincoln Leadership Academy Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.