Anticipated Dining Room Assistant

Anticipated Dining Room Assistant Mitchell Primary School Mitchell Primary School - Kittery Point, Maine Job Details

Job ID:

5676605

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Apr 28, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Aug 26, 2026 Job Description

Position Title:

Anticipated Dining Room Assistant

Location:

Mitchell Primary School Reports to: Kendra Downs, Building Administrator

Position Start Date:

8/26/2026

Deadline:

Until suitable candidate is found

General Purpose:

The Dining Room Assistant main focus is to provide assistance for our youngest learners(PreK, K and 1st Grade) during lunch and assisting with clean up after lunch services.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities:

Assistant students with efficient passage through lunch service Assist students with tricky food packaging Assist students with "flow" of the lunch break Assist students with decision making Assist students with timely consumption of food items Encourage student independence over time Washing tables at the end of the lunch service

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma

Required Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

Dependability and work ethic Working knowledge of child development, disabilities and family systems Exhibit patience with young children Exhibit friendly and firm expectations for young children Exhibit a positive professionalism with supervisors, coworkers, students and community members Interact with a wide variety of people Maintaining composure in stressful or unexpected situations

Physical Demands:

The employee is required to stand, walk, climb stairs, stoop, kneel, and crouch. Must be able to lift and move 10 pounds. Candidates must submit to a Criminal History Record Check through the Maine Department of Education

Required Application Materials:

Completed Applitrack Application Resume Cover Letter Transcripts (Not required for School Nutrition or Custodial positions) Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application; Official transcripts will be required upon job offer. A copy of current certification (if applicable) 3 current letters of reference Letters of reference must be dated, signed, and written within the last 3 years Internal candidates may apply in writing to humanresources@kitteryschools.com Kittery Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Kittery Schools ensure equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability. Kittery Schools has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.

Position Type:

Part-time