Lunch Assistant

The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI.

We are hiring Lunch Assistants who help ensure safe and effective cafeteria and recess operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Wipe and clean tables between meal services
• Assist students with food trays
• Provide punctual, reliable, and respectful service to your assigned school
• Occasionally supervise students independent of other school administrators
• Interact with students from diverse backgrounds
• Other duties as assigned to best support the Lansing School District mission

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand, walk, and move quickly between indoor and outdoor settings for extended periods.
• Regularly required to bend, kneel, crouch, and assist with physical transfers or interventions involving students.
• Must be able to lift, push, or carry up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Frequent verbal communication is required to support students, coordinate with staff, and manage emergent situations.
• Occasional use of computers, radios, and other communication or documentation tools.
• May be exposed to noise, weather conditions, and other elements associated with a school environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to perform manual tasks and follow instructions
• Previous experience working with students in a school setting