Lunch Monitor
Richfield Public School Academy, a charter school in Flint, MI, is hiring for a part time Lunch Monitor.
Richfield Public School Academy is a 'Leader in Me' school, focused on building student leaders that are successful both academically and behaviorally. Applicants should have a passion for working with a diverse group of students, a creative and flexible classroom management system, and a dedication to teaching all students with the belief of 'Live to Learn, Learn to Lead'.
More about Richfield Public School Academy:
Teacher Mentor Program has proven to support professional and personal growth
Professional Goals are established in conjunction with school wide goals and supported throughout the year by administration
Professional Learning Communities work together at grade levels, mentors/mentee level, and whole staff level every Wednesday
Special Needs students are mainstreamed and supported with an exceptional staff!
Job Summary
The Lunch Monitor is responsible for supervising students during lunch and ensuring a safe, positive, and orderly environment throughout the lunch period. This position works 10 hours per week, from 11:00 AM–1:00 PM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, and 10:30 AM–12:30 PM on Wednesdays. The Lunch Monitor supports student safety, appropriate behavior, and smooth transitions while working collaboratively with school staff to support the overall well-being of students.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties:
Supervise students during lunch and ensure a safe, respectful, and positive environment.
Monitor student behavior and reinforce school expectations and appropriate cafeteria behavior.
Assist students with questions, concerns, or minor needs during the lunch period.
Monitor students during transitions to and from the cafeteria and other designated lunch areas.
Ensure students remain in designated areas and follow established school procedures.
Respond appropriately to student conflicts, behavioral concerns, and emergencies and notify appropriate school staff when necessary.
Assist with maintaining an orderly and clean cafeteria or lunch area.
Report safety concerns, incidents, or student issues to the appropriate teacher or administrator.
Maintain effective communication with students and school staff.
Participate in required training and meetings as assigned.
Maintain confidentiality of student information.
Regular and predictable attendance.
Cognitive Demands:
Supervision of multiple students in a busy lunch environment.
Maintaining awareness of student behavior and potential safety concerns.
Reinforcing school rules, routines, and expectations.
Exercising sound judgment when responding to student needs or conflicts.
Maintaining a calm and positive environment.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Physical Demands:
Frequently stand and walk throughout the lunch period.
Occasionally bend, kneel, squat, or reach while assisting students or addressing the lunch environment.
Occasionally lift or move objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
Move throughout the cafeteria, hallways, and other designated areas to supervise students.
Withstand moderate to high noise levels in the cafeteria and school environment.
Be able to perform first aid/CPR if necessary.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Previous experience working with children or in a school, childcare, or youth program setting preferred.
Ability to maintain a safe, positive, and structured environment for students.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to remain calm and professional when addressing student behavior or concerns.
Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, administrators, and other school staff.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism in all interactions.
Ability to meet all applicable school employment requirements, including successful completion of required background checks.
For more information on Richfield Public School Academy, please visit our website at https://www.richfieldpsa.net/.
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