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Moon Area School District

Cafeteria Monitor

Pittsburgh, PA

$11.25 - $14/hr

Cafeteria Monitor Middle School (3 hours 10:15 am 1:15 pm) Reports to: Building Principal Qualifications: 1. Possess a high school diploma 2. Ability to work with children. 3. Have Act 34, Act 151 ...

Butler Area School District

Cafeteria Monitor

Butler, PA · On-site

$10.75 - $13.50/hr

Support/Cafeteria Monitor Date Posted: 12/9/2024 Location: Northwest ElementaryNorthwest Elementary is searching for a Cafeteria Monitor to assist students in the cafeteria during lunch periods.

Moon Area School District

Cafeteria Monitor

Coraopolis, PA · On-site

$11.50 - $14.25/hr

Cafeteria Monitor Middle School (3 hours 10:15 am 1:15 pm) Reports to: Building Principal Qualifications: 1. Possess a high school diploma 2. Ability to work with children. 3. Have Act 34, Act 151 ...

Greenwich Public Schools

Cafeteria Monitor

Greenwich, CT · On-site

$17.15/hr

Support Staff/Cafeteria Monitor Date Posted: 4/27/2026 Location: Greenwich Public Schools Date Available: 08/28/2026 Greenwich Public Schools seeks cafeteria monitors for several K-5 elementary ...

Butler Area School District

Cafeteria Monitor

Butler, PA

$10.75 - $13.50/hr

Support/Cafeteria Monitor Date Posted: 12/9/2024 Location: Northwest Elementary Northwest Elementary is searching for a Cafeteria Monitor to assist students in the cafeteria during lunch periods.

Krum ISD

Elementary Cafeteria Monitor

Krum, TX · On-site

$15/hr

Monitor the cafteria 2 hours per day at elementary campuses. Compensation: 2 hours a day for $15/hour. About the Cafeteria Monitor role The Cafeteria Monitor is responsible for ensuring that the ...

Lackland Independent School District

$10.75 - $13.50/hr

Position Type: Support Staff/Cafeteria Monitor Date Posted: 5/21/2026 Location: Lackland Elementary School Date Available: 2026/267SY Closing Date: UNTIL FILLED Attachment(s): * Cafeteria Monitor ...

Yukon Public Schools

Cafeteria Monitor

Yukon, OK · On-site

$10 - $12.75/hr

CAFETERIA MONITOR QUALIFICATIONS : * Able to read, speak, and comprehend basic English. * High School Degree. * Must pass criminal background check. REPORTS TO: Building Principal/Director of Food ...

Butler Area School District

Cafeteria Monitor

Butler, PA · On-site

$10.75 - $13.50/hr

Northwest Elementary is searching for a Cafeteria Monitor to assist students in the cafeteria during lunch periods. Interested applicants should visit Northwest Elementary, or contact 724.214.4100.

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How much do cafeteria monitor jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for cafeteria monitor in the United States is $14.35, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $11.54 and $14.42 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are cafeteria monitors?

Cafeteria monitors are staff members responsible for supervising students during meal times in a school cafeteria. Their primary duties include ensuring students follow cafeteria rules, maintaining order, assisting with cleaning up spills or messes, and promoting a safe, respectful environment. They may also help students with seating, address conflicts, and report any issues to school administrators. Cafeteria monitors play a key role in fostering a positive dining experience for students.

What is the difference between Cafeteria Monitor vs Lunch Supervisor?

AspectCafeteria MonitorLunch Supervisor
CredentialsNone typically requiredMay require basic training or certification
Work EnvironmentSchool cafeterias during meal timesSchool cafeterias, overseeing lunch periods
ResponsibilitiesSupervising students, maintaining orderManaging staff, coordinating lunch service

While both roles involve supervising students during lunch, Cafeteria Monitors focus on maintaining order and safety, often with minimal credentials. Lunch Supervisors may have additional responsibilities like managing staff and ensuring smooth meal operations, sometimes requiring basic certifications. Both roles are essential in school food service environments but differ in scope and responsibilities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Cafeteria Monitor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Cafeteria Monitor, you need basic supervisory skills, attention to detail, and usually a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with safety protocols, incident reporting systems, and sometimes basic first aid are often required. Strong communication, patience, and conflict resolution skills help create a positive and orderly environment. These abilities are essential for ensuring student safety, maintaining order, and fostering a respectful cafeteria atmosphere.

What are the most common challenges faced by cafeteria monitors, and how can they be effectively managed?

Cafeteria monitors often encounter challenges such as managing large groups of students, addressing conflicts or disruptive behavior, and ensuring a safe and orderly environment during meal times. Effective communication, consistency in enforcing rules, and building rapport with students are key strategies for overcoming these challenges. Many monitors also work closely with teachers, administrators, and custodial staff to coordinate supervision and address any issues that arise quickly. Staying observant and proactive helps maintain a positive atmosphere and ensures the cafeteria runs smoothly.
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Cafeteria Monitor

Cafeteria Monitor

Moon Area School District

Pittsburgh, PA

$11.25 - $14/hr

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Posted 6 days ago

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Cafeteria Monitor Middle School

Position: Cafeteria Monitor Middle School (3 hours 10:15 am 1:15 pm) Reports to: Building Principal

Qualifications: 1. Possess a high school diploma 2. Ability to work with children. 3. Have Act 34, Act 151 and FBI clearances.

Qualification Requirements:

  • Monitors must be in the cafeteria prior to the students entering for each lunch period. Monitors should ensure that students are entering the cafeteria in an orderly fashion and free of books.
  • Students should proceed to the lunch line of their choice upon entering. The cafeteria students do not need to wait to be dismissed to a line. Monitors should watch the line so there is no pushing, line jumping or taking food without paying.
  • After the students are seated, monitors are encouraged to recognize and acknowledge appropriate student behavior. Being proactive and build a relationship with students and can help to reduce inappropriate behaviors.
  • If students misbehave, it is the monitors' responsibility to speak with that student about their behavior and try to redirect the student. If the behavior continues, the monitor has the option to assign that student to an individual seat in the cafeteria for the remainder of lunch and possibly for the next day or several days if the behavior warrants it. The cafeteria monitor may fill out a discipline referral if the behavior warrants the attention of the assistant principal.
  • Monitors should circulate throughout the cafeteria monitoring behaviors. Monitors are to instruct students that if they need to get something after they are seated, they should raise their hand to ask permission from a lunch monitor, (i.e., in need of a snack, napkin, condiments, restroom use, etc.). If a spill occurs, the monitor should notify the custodian.
  • Cafeteria monitors should keep a log of bathroom usage by students. Monitors are to set up a designated area for bathroom sign out. Only 2 boys and 2 girls are permitted out at the same time and they must use a pass.
  • As students finish their lunch, monitors will instruct the student at the table to throw away their trash and then return to be seated at the table. Students should dispose of trash in cans; and if they have an empty tray, return it to the cafeteria worker at the tray window.
  • During the last 5 minutes left in the lunch period, the cafeteria monitors should signal to the students it is "quiet time". The monitors may make any announcements that need to be made at this time. Each monitor dismisses tables as they inspect to ensure that all garbage is thrown away and tables are neat. If trash is still at the table, the cafeteria monitor should ask the students to clean it up.
  • Upon dismissal from the cafeteria, cafeteria monitors should ensure that no food or beverages are taken out of the cafeteria unless it is still sealed or placed in a lunch box.
  • Performs other duties as requested by the building principal as normally attributed to this position.

Terms of Employment: 180 days; salary is contractual.

The Moon Area School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex and handicap in its activities, programs or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX and Section 504.

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