Part-Time School Lunch Monitor

Guadalupe Centers Charter Schools UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – Kansas City, Missouri

Guadalupe Centers Charter Schools (GCCS) serves approximately 1,600 students in grades PreK–12 and is a free, open‑enrollment public charter school system. Our schools include Guadalupe Centers High School, Middle School, and Elementary School. Over 96% of our students identify as Latinx.

GCCS grew out of the educational programming of Guadalupe Centers, the longest continuously operating agency serving the Latinx community in the United States since 1919. Our deep roots in the community shape our mission, values, and commitment to student success.

Students and Families

GCCS staff prioritize strong, respectful relationships with students and families. Our work is grounded in community connection, cultural responsiveness, and service.

• Staff Autonomy – staff are encouraged to apply best practices, innovate within their roles, and collaborate with colleagues. Experience and professional judgment are valued.
• Coaching and Professional Development – all staff engage in continuous growth aligned with school and district goals. Professional development is collaborative and supported throughout the year.
• Additional Benefits (as applicable to position) – Competitive compensation, qualifying relocation stipend, tuition reimbursement, expanded well‑being and mental health benefits.

The Part‑Time School Lunch Monitor is responsible for supervising students during breakfast and lunch periods to ensure a safe, orderly, and respectful cafeteria environment. This position supports compliance with DESE regulations, USDA National School Lunch Program (NSLP) requirements, and school safety expectations, and reports concerns to the Building Principal or designee.

Building Principal

• Monitor student behavior during breakfast and lunch periods in accordance with school expectations and student discipline guidelines.
• Supervise cafeteria operations to ensure a safe, orderly, and respectful environment for students and staff.
• Ensure all students in line receive complete meals in compliance with USDA meal pattern requirements.
• Maintain working knowledge of full vs. partial meals, reusable meal procedures, and meal accountability requirements.
• Monitor meals served to both students and adults in alignment with school nutrition guidelines.
• Observe and support food safety practices, including ensuring servers wear gloves and milk is properly chilled.
• Assist with maintaining cafeteria cleanliness and organization throughout meal service.
• Ensure daily food menus are posted clearly at cafeteria entry points.
• Communicate behavioral or safety concerns promptly to the Building Principal or designated staff member.
• Support positive student interactions and reinforce expectations using culturally responsive practices.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information in accordance with FERPA and district policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support school operations.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain professionalism, calmness, and sound judgment in high‑stress situations.
• Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with students, staff, and families.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated commitment to serving under‑resourced and culturally diverse student populations.
• Ability to follow school, district, and state policies and procedures.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a school cafeteria, food service, or office setting preferred.
• Bilingual proficiency in English…