What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Lunch Aide (PT, 3hrs per day) position at Greater Amsterdam School District?
The Greater Amsterdam School District (GASD) currently seeks a 10-month, Lunch Aides for both secondary and Elementary Schools for the 2026-2027 School year.. GASD's believes that students of all ages can and should learn. We believe that the purpose of our schools is the education of the whole child. To that end, we recognize and promote the opportunities for increased learning that come from improving one’s self esteem, maintaining partnerships with the home and business community, celebrating the community’s cultural diversity, achieving high expectations of excellence in all areas, and we accept the responsibility to provide equality and equity in teaching each student in an environment conducive to learning.
Lunch Aides are assigned to oversee lunch periods and work typically a 3 hour work day Monday-Friday, 10:30am-1:30pm. Breakfast may be included in duties.
The Main Responsibility of Lunch Aides is to monitor students while they are in the cafeteria to ensure safety of all students.
This could be de-escalation of situations should they arise and could also include other duties as assigned by the building principal.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Having fluency in English and Spanish is highly preferred, but not a requirement.
About the Greater Amsterdam School District:
Greater Amsterdam School District, serves 3,700 students across 6 schools. The district serves residents in the city and town of Amsterdam, as well as those in parts of the nearby towns of Florida, Duanesburg, Glenville, Perth and Hagaman. The student population is diverse, with about 50 percent being of Hispanic descent. The district believes that students of all ages can and should learn and that the purpose of GASD schools is to educate the whole child. The district recognizes that this comes in the form of celebrating cultural diversity, nurturing partnerships with the home and business community and maintaining expectations of excellence for all students.
Greater Amsterdam School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.45 per hour
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18