Cafeteria Monitor Position Available In Hamilton, Tennessee
Tallo's Job Summary: The Cafeteria Monitor position at Ooltewah Elementary School in Chattanooga, TN, is a part-time role with no benefits, offering a compensation of $15 per hour. Responsibilities include creating a positive environment in the cafeteria, assisting students during lunch, and implementing procedures for efficient student entry and exit. No degree is required, but experience with school-age students is preferred.
Job Description
Cafeteria Monitor
Ooltewah Elementary
Other Classified
Part-Time No Benefits
2025-2026
7/31/2025
19546
Job Description
Overview
Hamilton County Schools, located in Chattanooga, TN, is working to ensure that all students thrive and experience a future without limits. We are committed to excellence for every student and are seeking outstanding leaders, teachers, support staff, and district employees who desire to make a difference in the lives of students. With nearly 75 schools, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County. Ooltewah Elementary School is a PreK-5 school located in Ooltewah, TN. (oes.hcde.org/) Ooltewah is a beautiful town with an incredible community that continues to grow in population and diversity. We invite you to join our team if you want to grow as a learner, leader, and professional. We strive to elevate the teaching profession through focused instruction, on-site professional learning, collaborative teams, creativity, coaching support, data-based decision making and focused team planning. We are looking for educational professionals who are passionate about learning, growing, and developing into the best educator they can be for OES students. Our teachers, staff, and administration are student-focused, equipped with a growth mindset, and have a team mentality. Learn more about working for Hamilton County Schools at careers.hcde.org and get to know us and our strategic plan, Opportunity 2030. The purpose of this job is to monitor student behavior and assist students during lunch.
Responsibilities
Creates a respectful, positive, and pleasant environment in the cafeteria.
Implements procedures and practices that result in efficient entry and exit of students in the cafeteria.
Assists students as needed. For example, helps younger children open milk, packets of ketchup, etc.
Assists students with special needs as appropriate.
Uses positive strategies to redirect inappropriate student behavior.
Follows established procedures for ensuring assigned areas are safe. Works collaboratively with administration, principals, secretaries, staff, and other stakeholders.
Attends work and arrives to work on time.
Maintains confidentiality.
Adheres to the Teacher Code of Ethics as defined by Tennessee Law.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Knowledge/Education/Experience:
No degree required. Experience working with school-age students preferred.
Skills/Qualifications:
Demonstrates excellent verbal communication skills to deal effectively with students, parents, and school staff. Also has the ability to read and write effectively.
Compensation:
$15 per hour
