LUNCH AIDE
WATERTOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Job Description
Position: Lunch Aide
Location: Middle School Cafeteria
Work Days/Year: 11:15 a.m. -1:45 p.m., M-F when school is in session
Reports to: Principal
Essential Functions:
- With other lunch aides, supervise students during three consecutive lunch periods per school day
- Assist with delivery of lunches if a student requires help
- Assure student safety in the cafeteria or hallway near cafeteria
- Assist in the clean-up of the lunch areas (may include collecting trays, wiping tables, etc.)
- Other related duties as assigned by Administration
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Experience working with children desired
- Must possess ability to maintain composure
- Multi-tasking skills and organizational skills required
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to move about the food service areas, in-between tables and other obstacles, bend, and perform light lifting; regularly convey information or direction to students. Requires the ability to work in a loud and very busy environment, speak loudly, and hear conversation in an environment with significant background noise.
Work Environment:
Work is performed in a busy, bright and loud environment with furniture and fixtures to navigate around. Work requires constant contact with students as well as contact with Food Service staff, custodians, administrators and other school staff.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
At least 1 year of relevant experience preferred
Associate degree preferred
Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required
CONTACT INFORMATION
Jason DelPorto, Assistant Principal
68 Waverley Avenue
Watertown, Massachusetts 02472
Phone: 617-926-7783
Fax: 617-926-5407