Lunchroom Supervisor - Vacancy ID: 259562

St. Joseph Catholic Academy is a 3k-12th grade private school. This position will assist at the lower campus and will be supervising students from 3k-5th grade during our lunch hours, 10:30am-1:30pm.  This position is part-time and up to 15 hours per week. The Lunchroom Supervisor supports the school community by maintaining a safe, positive, and orderly environment during student lunch periods. This role ensures students practice appropriate behavior, follow school rules, and enjoy a respectful and welcoming atmosphere in the cafeteria.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise students during lunch periods, ensuring safety and appropriate behavior.

• Monitor student movement in and out of the cafeteria, including lining up and dismissal procedures.

• Encourage respectful interactions and support positive conflict resolution among students.

• Assist younger students with opening containers, managing trays, and cleaning up spills.

• Enforce cafeteria rules and expectations consistently and fairly.

• Respond promptly to any student concerns, accidents, or emergencies and notify school staff when necessary.

• Promote a clean and orderly cafeteria environment by encouraging students to clean up their spaces and assisting staff with minor cleanup as needed.

• Communicate effectively with school staff regarding student needs, behaviors, or concerns.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Experience working with children preferred.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to remain calm, fair, and consistent in managing student behavior.

• Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.

Work Schedule:

• Part-time, scheduled during school lunch periods (typically between late morning and early afternoon).

• Approximately 1.5–3 hours per day, depending on school needs.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and move around the cafeteria for extended periods.

• Ability to lift or assist with light items such as lunch trays.