Hourly Lunchroom Aide (0.67 FTE) - Cambridge Public Schools : Job Details

Position: Hourly Lunchroom Aide (0.67 FTE, 20 hours/week) Cambridgeport School The Opportunity: Under the direction of the Principal, Assistant Principal, and the Kitchen Manager, the Hourly Lunchroom and Recess Aide will engage in one or more of the following daily activities:

• Help prepare the cafeteria for lunch.
• Distribute lunches to classrooms.
• Supervise lunch and/or outdoor recess.
• Remind and redirect students about expectations for safe and respectful behavior in the cafeteria and playground.
• Clean cafeteria tables and help to get them re-set for subsequent lunch periods.
• Engage in play with students during outdoor recess.
• Accompany students during transitions between the cafeteria and playground.
• Additional related responsibilities as directed by the Principal or Assistant Principal.

This is a wonderful opportunity for an individual who wants to make a difference and have a positive impact on a diverse community of young learners. The Cambridgeport School serves children and families from a diverse range of racial, cultural and linguistic backgrounds. We recognize that elementary-aged children benefit from seeing themselves reflected in the adults around them and we are eager to field applications from a range of candidates whose backgrounds mirror the diversity of the students we serve. Your Skill Set: As an Hourly Lunchroom Aide, you will possess many, though perhaps not all, of the following characteristics and qualifications:

• Previous and successful experience working in a multicultural environment and demonstrated ability to work in a positive and affirming way with children from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds;
• Comfortable supporting the positive social and emotional growth of young people (ages 4-11) by celebrating positive behaviors and addressing behaviors that are unexpected.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment and interact positively with children representing a diverse range of behaviors and needs;
• A willingness to engage in light cleaning tasks (e.g. wiping down cafeteria tables) and help young students manage their lunches (e.g. opening milk cartons, etc.).
• A willingness to work both indoors and outdoors (even during cold weather or light precipitation).
• Flexibility and a growth mindset; and
• A sense of humor!

Salary: In Accordance with the Less-than Six-Hour Aide salary schedule, benefits eligible. How to Join Our Team: Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills, experience, and commitment to equity in education meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity.