Cafeteria Monitor (3191)

Cafeteria Monitor (3191) Natick Public Schools, Brown Elementary School – Natick, Massachusetts Job Details Job ID: 5743431 Application Deadline: Jul 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Posted: May 28, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Aug 26, 2026 Position Type: Part‑Time Job Categories: Support Staff > Food Service Job Description Job Title Cafeteria Monitor Location Brown Elementary School Reports To Building Principal Work days/FTE 180 (0.4) Salary/Benefits Salary and benefits per the Non‑Rep Compensation schedule Benefits Eligible? No Job Goal The Cafeteria Monitor is responsible for the safety of students during their lunch/recess periods and for the orderly functioning of the cafeteria during lunch periods. Qualifications Education: Associates Degree preferred but not required Specialized Knowledge: Understanding of child development Understanding of good practices for guiding and supervising students in informal settings Preferred Experience: Experience working with children is required Successful candidate must be organized and patient Demonstrated aptitude for work to be performed Bilingual skills, especially in Spanish and Portuguese, are highly desirable Good communication skills Good interpersonal skills Candidates should have a passion for working with students and colleagues Candidates must be flexible and collaborative Candidates must be able to multitask in a fast‑paced, supportive environment that nurtures student growth Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and in conformity with state certification requirements. Tools and Equipment Used Phone, personal computer Essential Functions of the Job (not limited to) Supervision of lunch periods at the elementary school level Assist in the delivery of lunches Assure the safety of students during lunch periods both inside and outside of the school building Assist in the cleanup of the lunch areas at the end of lunch periods Other duties as assigned by the building department Work Environment and Physical Requirements Move about the classroom, school, school grounds, office, and/or off‑site locations May need to move quickly across even or uneven surfaces Remain in a stationary position for periods of time Operate a computer and other school/office productivity machinery (iPad, copy machine, computer printer, assistive technology, etc.) Read material from a computer monitor as well as handwritten or printed matter with or without visual aids Position oneself to maintain files and access school/classroom/office materials Communicate with others so that information received and given is understood and accurately communicated Communicate and collaborate effectively with students, parents, and other staff members in person, via video conference, on the telephone, and/or in writing Observe details at close range In the school setting, ensure the safety of students Multitask and meet multiple demands from several people May need to teach and support students with life skills development such as eating, cleaning, and toileting Lifting up to and including 25 lbs The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud Selection Guidelines Formal application Rating of education and experience Oral interviews Reference check Strong record of work performance in current and previous roles required Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (C.O.R.I.), Sexual Offender Record Check (S.O.R.I.), and fingerprints. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Natick Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy and pregnancy‑related conditions, physical and intellectual differences, immigration status, homeless status, or any other class protected by law. Contact Information Jennifer Hemenway 13 E. Central Street Natick, Massachusetts 01760 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education