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.

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

Preferred Qualifications:

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

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
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions