Lunch Aide (part-time) - AAJP

Job Title:             Lunch Aide

Organization:            Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish 

Location:                   979 Behrman Hwy, Terrytown, LA 70056 

Reports To:                Dean  

Hiring Status:            At-Will 

FLSA Status:             Non-Exempt 

FTE:                            0.50, 20 hours / week  

Schedule:                  Monday – Friday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Reporting Days:        190, 10 months 

Compensation:          Hourly 

Starting Pay:              $13-$16 / hr., DOE;  

Start Date:                  July 28th

Minimum Qualifications Required: 

    Education:       High School  

    Experience:     Education experience preferred 

    Background:   Clear FBI background check  

    Language:       Strong verbal and writing skills in English, Spanish fluency preferred 

Our Mission 

The mission of Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish is to provide high quality educational opportunities for the whole child built on the three foundational pillars of Prepared Mind, Healthy Body, and Performance Character. 

Benefits 

• Multiple stipend and bonus opportunities 
• Teacher certification assistance 
• Paid staff referral program 
• Wellness Wednesdays which encourage staff wellness schoolwide. 
• Safety trainings and security cameras  
• Free before and after school care for enrolled staff children 
• Modern, state-of-the-art facility with gym and weight room access 
• Network-level professional development during the summer and throughout the year 
• Opportunity to grow professionally 

Job Duties 

Aide 

• Supervises the orderly gathering and flow of students through the cafeteria during lunch service and/or during lunch recess. 
• Ensures behavior management of students during lunch service and/or during lunch recess. 
• Ensures student safety and well-being. 
• Communicates proper lunchroom or playground rules to students. 
• Communicates with teachers regarding student behavior challenges. 
• Builds meaningful relationships with students 
• Assists students in exhibiting the Athlos Performance Character traits and upholding the mission and vision of Athlos at all times. 

School Culture 

• Communicates a deep belief that all students can learn, and belong, in the classroom.  
• Consistently implements school-wide management policies.  
• Creates a positive learning environment by following classroom rules, systems, and procedures. 
• Holds high expectations for student behavior at all times.  
• Develops positive relationships with students, families, teachers, staff, and community members.  
• Creates a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all students, families, teachers, staff, and community members.  

Communication 

• Communicates professionally with students, staff, parent/guardians and the community.  
• Communicates regularly with school leadership and other faculty to maximize effective instructional activities.  

Professionalism 

• Models the Athlos culture.  
• Implements school policies.  
• Participates in regular school-wide and individual professional development.  
• Actively participates in critical school events, including staff meetings, open houses, parent teacher conferences and more.  
• Gives and receives positive and constructive feedback from colleagues.  
• Honors schedules and deadlines.  

Other duties as assigned.  

Knowledge and Skills 

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment. 
• Experience working in diverse communities and a deep appreciation for diverse perspectives. 
• Demonstrated integrity and high standards in managing information in a confidential and professional manner. 

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Must be able to spend much of the day standing or mobile throughout the school and playground.  
• Talk, hear, grasp, reach and lift up to 30lbs.  
• Must be able to see in close range and far range.  
• Ability to concentrate in active and noisy environments such as cafeterias and playgrounds.  
• Must be able to have repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement to work on computer and/or related office equipment.  
• Ability to handle potentially high stress conditions.  
• Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions outdoors.