Banning Lewis Academy - Lunch Aide - Part-Time

About the Team

The Part-Time Lunch Aide at Banning Lewis Preparatory Academy in Colorado Springs, CO, will help with the transition of students to/from the lunchroom. They will also assist students the orderly procurement of their lunches. The Aide will help supervise students while eating to assure that they are orderly, safe, and mannerly during the lunchtime which may include both indoor and outdoor supervision. The Aide will work with students to learn appropriate lunchroom etiquette, good manners, cleaning up after themselves, and encouraging appropriate, positive intermingling of students.

At Banning Lewis Academy, we blend the tradition of character development and values with modern technology and tools to create an engaging learning environment that accelerates student achievement and readiness without losing sight of student well-being and personal development. Our mission is to create a safe, positive environment that fosters intellectual curiosity and a thirst for discovery where students and staff success through exceptional programs.

At Banning Lewis Ranch, we serve students in Grades K-5. Highlights include our Capturing Kid’s Hearts Program, Celebration of Learning Nights, 5th Grade Capstone Field Trip to Washington DC, and a well-rounded student schedule that includes Spanish, Art, PE, Music & Technology.

At Banning Lewis Prep, we serve students in Grades 6-12. We carefully transition students into Middle School with purposeful social activities and programs as LEAD our leadership development program, sports through the Central Colorado Athletic League, and numerous clubs and electives. In High School, we offer traditions such as Homecoming, Prom, and Student Senate. We focus on Concurrent Enrollment opportunities, Service Learning Projects, Senior Capstone Projects, and college and career readiness (such as online courses, career & technical business programs, foreign exchange program opportunities and much more. At the High School level, our athletes compete in the Tri-Peaks League and have many additional extracurricular opportunities such as Mock Trial, Jazz & Concert Band, National Honor Society, and more.

About the Opportunity:

Responsibilities and qualities of the Lunch Aide include-

• Monitoring and assisting students at lunch and recess.
• Assisting younger children in getting lunch trays, milk and condiments.
• Monitoring student behavior and providing appropriate discipline as necessary within guidelines of school rules.
• Assisting students in cleaning up after themselves (spills, wiping tables, disposing of trash, etc).
• Helping to wash tables, pick up floor trash and ready condiments between lunch sessions and after lunch period.
• Monitoring students for safety and appropriate behavior on the playground.
• Helping maintain the cleanliness of the classroom, lunchroom and other school areas.
• Understanding, accepting, abiding by, and implementing the school’s philosophy and mission statement in all school activities.
• Working cooperatively with lunch and recess employees.
• Acting in accordance with directives from the Administrator (or designee).
• Contributing to a positive climate and culture by exhibiting high professional standards.
• Hours are 10:30 am to 1:30 pm, Monday - Friday
• Other duties as assigned.

About You:

• Successful completion of BCI/FBI check
• Ability to meet educational standards as applicable
• Ability to work well under pressure, and effectively prioritize and execute tasks to meet deadlines consistently
• Understanding and ability to manage confidential information.
• High quality written and verbal communication skills
• Physical ability to lift 25-40 lbs
• Experience in a school or social services setting is a plus

 About Us

“We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances.” – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder

ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.

We offer the following benefits:

Compensation 

• Starting at $16.50 hourly rate

Career benefits – keep growing

• Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.