What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary/Middle School Food & Cleaning Service Aide Opportunity (K-8th) - 2025/26 School Year position at Paul Robeson Charter School?
Paul Robeson Charter School (PRCS) is a free, lottery-based, open-enrollment charter school serving students from across Trenton in grades K-1 and 3-8. The 2025-26 school year is an exciting year for PRCS because we will start serving students in 2nd grade and become a full K-8 school!
The mission of Paul Robeson CS is to provide a personalized education that challenges, inspires and prepares students to passionately pursue their dreams & lead a life of active civic engagement. PRCS inspires and equips every student to lead a life of achievement, service and success. Our structured and nurturing community, comprehensive programming and rigorous academic curriculum are designed to build self-motivated citizens, eager learners and strong leaders - regardless of circumstance.
We seek to provide project-based learning and high-quality instruction to help students grow as learners and citizens. We believe in rigorous and culturally relevant curriculum where all students are given an opportunity to reach high academic success. Our teachers engage in extensive planning, strong instructional execution, and common skill-based assessments. Our curriculum engages students in building their academic proficiency and social-emotional skills to be successful.
Opportunity
PRCS is seeking passionate and hardworking Food & Cleaning Service Aide to join the PRCS family for the 2025-26 School Year. The person will be apart of the Support Services team and assist with Elementary and Middle School students. The hourly rate for this role is $22.
Responsibilities
- Receive food shipments and deliveries;
- Prepare and heat up meals for students;
- Serve meals to students at breakfast and lunch time;
- Support with general housekeeping tasks in the cleaning and maintenance of offices, classrooms, cafeteria's as directed
- Support the Operations team with light clerical work for school wide events and initiatives;
- Maintain a safe and orderly space;
- Assist with removing displays and decorations, if applicable;
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills
- Ability to lift 40 lbs.
- Positive attitude and friendly demeanor
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Knowledge of standard health standards and regulations as they apply to food preparation and service.
Education and Workplace Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Previous experience working in a school setting preferred.
The Rewards
- Competitive salary and benefits package
Salary : $22
