Noon Aide

Noon Aide

The job of Noon Aide is done for the purpose of performing non-classroom supervision duties, in the cafeteria, indoor assembly areas, outdoor eating areas, halls and restrooms and on the playground. This job reports to the assigned supervisor.

Responsibilities (may include but are not limited to):

• Monitor students during meal periods and on the playground for maintaining acceptable behavioral standards at meals and playtime and encouraging students' participation in games and other activities.
• Promote standards of courtesy and behavior expected of students (e.g., at mealtimes and during play periods, etc.) for maintaining a school environment conducive to social and academic learning.
• Provide supervision and direction to students during meals and playtime for ensuring a safe mealtime and playtime environment is maintained.
• Respond to emergency situations (e.g. injured students, student disputes, etc.) for resolving immediate safety concerns and directing to appropriate personnel for resolution during mealtime.
• Perform other related duties as assigned for ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Assist Food Service Staff with the preparation and delivery of meals into the classroom.
• Responsible for serving and recording USDA reimbursable meals.
• Work under direct supervision using standardized procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education, Abilities, Training and Experience No specific education level is required. Job related experience is desired.

Knowledge of Basic math; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: Standards of courtesy and behavior expected of students; age appropriate activities; cultural competency while working collaboratively with diverse groups and individuals; safety practices and procedures; and stages of child development is desirable.

Ability to Use basic, job-related equipment; be flexible in working with others; communicate with persons of diverse backgrounds; adapt to changing work priorities; and maintain confidentiality.

• Completion of a safe food handlers course.
• Understanding of the National School Breakfast and Lunch meal pattern.
• Understanding of USDA requirements for recording and claiming reimbursable meals.

License and Certification Requirements: A valid Connecticut Driver's License may be required.

Physical Demands/Working Environment: The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 0% sitting, 10% walking, and 90% standing. The job is performed in a generally hazard free environment.

Non-Discrimination: Manchester Public Schools does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws. Manchester Public Schools does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction. Manchester Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons and equal access to Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups.