Anticipated Dining Room Assistant

Position Title: Anticipated Dining Room AssistantLocation: Mitchell Primary SchoolReports to: Kendra Downs, Building AdministratorPosition Start Date: 8/26/2026Deadline: Until suitable candidate is foundGeneral Purpose: The Dining Room Assistant main focus is to provide assistance for our youngest learners(PreK, K and 1st Grade) during lunch and assisting with clean up after lunch services.Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities: Assistant students with efficient passage through lunch serviceAssist students with tricky food packagingAssist students with "flow" of the lunch breakAssist students with decision makingAssist students with timely consumption of food itemsEncourage student independence over timeWashing tables at the end of the lunch serviceMinimum Qualifications: High school diplomaRequired Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Dependability and work ethicWorking knowledge of child development, disabilities and family systemsExhibit patience with young childrenExhibit friendly and firm expectations for young childrenExhibit a positive professionalism with supervisors, coworkers, students and community membersInteract with a wide variety of peopleMaintaining composure in stressful or unexpected situationsPhysical Demands: The employee is required to stand, walk, climb stairs, stoop, kneel, and crouch. Must be able to lift and move 10 pounds.Candidates must submit to a Criminal History Record Check through the Maine Department of EducationRequired Application Materials: Completed Applitrack ApplicationResumeCover LetterTranscripts (Not required for School Nutrition or Custodial positions)Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application; Official transcripts will be required upon job offer.A copy of current certification (if applicable)3 current letters of referenceLetters of reference must be dated, signed, and written within the last 3 yearsInternal candidates may apply in writing to humanresources@kitteryschools.comKittery Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Kittery Schools ensure equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability. Kittery Schools has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees.

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