Cafeteria Monitors

Cafeteria Monitors

Westmere Elementary & Guilderland Elementary Schools

Minimum Job Requirements:

Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Experience working with children is a plus. Ability to remain calm, patient, and firm in a busy environment. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to stand and move around for extended periods. Ability to lift and move light objects (e.g., trays, bins).

Position Overview:

The Cafeteria Monitor supports a safe, respectful, and orderly environment during lunch periods. This role ensures that students follow appropriate behavior expectations, assists with maintaining cleanliness and organization, and helps facilitate efficient meal service and transitions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise students in the cafeteria during designated lunch times.
• Promote and reinforce positive behavior and school expectations.
• Assist students as needed (e.g., opening containers, finding seats, navigating the lunch line).
• Ensure safety and orderly movement of students to and from the cafeteria.
• Encourage good table manners and respectful interaction among students.
• Monitor for food allergies, spills, or other safety concerns.
• Clean tables and assist in maintaining a tidy cafeteria environment.
• Communicate concerns or incidents to appropriate school staff.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Selected candidates will be contacted for interviews.