Lunch Aide en The Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans

Objective:

The Lunch Aide assists in maintaining a safe, clean, and orderly environment during student lunch periods. This role involves supervising students in the cafeteria and/or on the playground, assisting with meal distribution, ensuring proper behavior, and promoting a positive, respectful atmosphere.

Typically, this position is part-time during school lunch hours.

Essential Functions:

• Supervise students in the cafeteria, playground, or designated lunch areas to ensure safety and appropriate behavior.
• Assist younger students with opening food containers, using utensils, and cleaning up after meals.
• Monitor food lines and help maintain an orderly flow of students.
• Encourage good table manners, cooperation, and respectful interactions.
• Respond calmly and effectively to student issues or conflicts; report serious concerns to appropriate staff.
• Clean tables, chairs, and floors before and after lunch periods; dispose of trash properly.
• Assist custodial staff with maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards.
• Ensure compliance with school policies and safety procedures.
• *Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Professionalism:

• To be punctual and be available during official working hours.
• To comply with AAMA policies, standards, rules, regulations, and procedures.
• To take precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities.
• To participate responsibly in the school’s improvement initiatives.
• To demonstrate timeliness and attendance for assigned responsibilities.
• To work collaboratively with other professionals and staff.
• To provide and accept evaluative feedback professionally.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about school personnel.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication skills and a positive, cooperative attitude.
• Active Listening.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work effectively with students.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed primarily indoors (cafeteria) and occasionally outdoors (playground).
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting (up to 25 lbs.).
• Exposure to noise and varying temperatures depending on location.

Required Education and Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Required: Bi-lingual (English and Spanish)
• Required: Prior experience working with children.
• Ability to supervise and manage groups of students in a positive, fair, and consistent manner.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dependability, patience, and a caring attitude toward children.