About the Team The Part-Time Lunch Aide Paraprofessional at Barber Preparatory Academy in Highland Park, MI will help with the transition of students to/from the lunchroom. They will also assist students the orderly procurement of their lunches. The Aide will help supervise students while eating to assure that they are orderly, safe, and mannerly during the lunchtime which may include both indoor and outdoor supervision. The Aide will work with students to learn appropriate lunchroom etiquette, good manners, cleaning up after themselves, and encouraging appropriate, positive intermingling of students.
Be part of the difference at Barber Preparatory Academy! Barber Preparatory Academy is a public charter school providing PK-8th grade students with a well-rounded education including community service learning and competitive sports. Celebrating 10 years of service to the Highland Park community, the school is known for its welcoming staff and faculty. Barber Prep is part of ACCEL Schools, an established network of public charter schools serving K-12 students throughout the United States since 2014.
About the Opportunity: Responsibilities and qualities of the Lunch Aide include-
Monitoring and assisting students at lunch and recess.Assisting younger children in getting lunch trays, milk and condiments.Monitoring student behavior and providing appropriate discipline as necessary within guidelines of school rules.Assisting students in cleaning up after themselves (spills, wiping tables, disposing of trash, etc).Helping to wash tables, pick up floor trash and ready condiments between lunch sessions and after lunch period.Monitoring students for safety and appropriate behavior on the playground.Helping maintain the cleanliness of the classroom, lunchroom and other school areas.Understanding, accepting, abiding by, and implementing the school's philosophy and mission statement in all school activities.Working cooperatively with lunch and recess employees.Acting in accordance with directives from the Administrator (or designee).Contributing to a positive climate and culture by exhibiting high professional standards.Other duties as assigned.About You: Successful completion of BCI/FBI checkAbility to meet educational standards as applicableAbility to work well under pressure, and effectively prioritize and execute tasks to meet deadlines consistentlyUnderstanding and ability to manage confidential information.High quality written and verbal communication skillsPhysical ability to lift 25-40 lbsExperience in a school or social services setting is a plusAbout Us "We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances." – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder
ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.
We offer the following benefits:
Career benefits – keep growing Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionalsEQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person's race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.
