2026-2027 Building Assistant - Congress Middle School

Building Assistant

Building Assistant at Congress Middle School, part-time, 5 hours per day Salary: No less than $17.14 per hour Reports To: Building Principal

Qualifications:

• 18 years of age and a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Skilled in written and verbal communication.
• Willingness and ability to be educated regarding developmentally appropriate practices with children.
• Continue education and/or professional development as required by program policy and accreditation criteria.
• Able to lift 65 pounds to waist level on a regular basis.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Organizes students as they enter the cafeteria into orderly lines for purchasing of food.
• Maintains order within the cafeteria.
• Maintains visibility by circulating among the tables and helps children who need help and resolves minor problems that might arise.
• Informs teacher and/or principal of any serious problems arising within the cafeteria.
• Immediately notifies principal or administrative assistant in the event of a discipline problem that is considered to be serious.
• Supervises dismissal of students from lunchroom.
• Maintains the rules of the cafeteria and is consistent with discipline.
• Notifies the custodian of any large spills and provides assistance keeping table tops clean.
• Maintains a pleasant and positive attitude with the children in the lunchroom.
• Observes all time schedules for arrival and dismissal of children from the cafeteria.
• Move about the cafeteria and move quickly to students who are needing assistance.
• Performs general office tasks (i.e. making copies, answering the telephone, greeting office visitors, preparing materials) as assigned.
• Provides breaks to other staff in the building for meals, meetings, or other needs.
• Consistently carries through with the rules established at the building or by district policy.
• Communicates with administrators or teachers about student needs or concerns.
• FLSA Non-exempt