Lunch Monitor

Rochambeau, The French International School of Washington, DC (Rochambeau), has regular openings for Lunch Monitor – Part-time, intermittent for the current school year.

Location: Bethesda, MD 
Reports to: Primary School Director
Job Type: Part-time; Intermittent; Non-Exempt; Hourly
Salary Information: $18.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday (when school is in session), approximately 2 hours per day between 11am-2pm (more hours possible, as available)
Benefits: This position is eligible for Montgomery County Sick & Safe Leave and is not eligible for additional benefits or paid time-off. 

THE SCHOOL
Rochambeau, a coeducational day school, offers an exceptional blend of the French curriculum and a robust English program to a diverse student body of about 1,300, from Preschool to 12th grade. Our school thrives on diversity, housing over 80 nationalities. We steadfastly promote a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

POSITION SUMMARY 
A Lunch Monitor is responsible for the supervision of students during lunch and recess, with additional roles supervising students during naptime, classroom transitions, arrival and departure, as needed. It is the role of a Lunch Monitor to ensure that all students are safe, secure, and properly supervised at all times. This position requires the ability to communicate kindly and professionally, and to support the core values, vision, and mission of Rochambeau. 

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES 
Please note that these are intended as representative duties and do not encompass every aspect of the role. You may be required to perform additional or differing duties if they are related, similar, or logically assigned to the position.

• Assist in lunchroom arrival and dismissal in an orderly manner at the scheduled time

• Manage students during meal period (behavior problems will be referred to the school director or designee)

• Circulate throughout the lunchroom or in areas where meals are served and/or eaten assisting students who need assistance

• Help students develop and observe proper meal habits and etiquette

• Assists with the cleanliness of the lunchroom, including sanitizing lunch tables, chairs and floors after meal periods

• Respond to emergency situations such as injuries or food allergies, and report accidents, events, and/or other incidents to the School Director or designee

• Participate in training sessions, meetings, and scheduled cleaning days as requested.

• Perform additional duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position, as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Requirements:

• Ability to interact and communicate with students and staff members in a respectful, efficient, effective, and cooperative manner

• French language proficiency required; bilingual French/English preferred

• Demonstrate a strong sense of teamwork and the ability to adapt to any situation

• Reliable attendance at work and flexible availability for assignments

• Demonstrate a commitment to Rochambeau's vision, mission, values, and strategic aims

• Three Professional References (name, position, contact number and email) listed on your CV/resume

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (visa sponsorship is not offered for this role)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position operates in a school environment. The role requires prolonged periods of walking, bending, and standing, and occasional lifting or moving of equipment up to 25 pounds.

SPECIAL NOTES

In accordance with Maryland House Bill 486, Rochambeau is required to contact all former employers to request information relating to child sexual abuse or sexual misconduct involving the applicant. If you would like additional information, please visit House Bill 486. 

All final candidates will be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions will also be asked. 

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