School Support Assistant
Gowanus · Brooklyn HeightsOpening Early 2027Full-timeMonday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PMHighly competitive compensation
About the Role
Blooming Prep is seeking a reliable, caring, and organized School Support Assistant to serve children’s meals and snacks and help keep our school clean, orderly, and welcoming. This hands-on role supports daily operations through meal setup and cleanup, replenishing supplies, and routine daytime upkeep.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up, portion, and distribute children’s breakfast, lunch, and snacks according to school procedures and meal schedules.
- Follow food-handling, storage, hygiene, and sanitation procedures, including children’s documented allergies and dietary instructions.
- Assist with day-to-day center needs.
- Distribute meals and snacks to classrooms; collect, wash, and organize meal-service materials after use.
- Keep common spaces tidy and replenish restroom, classroom, and meal-service supplies throughout the day.
- Organize storage areas, receive and put away supplies, and promptly report maintenance or safety concerns.
- Interact warmly and respectfully with children, staff, and families; follow school health, safety, and confidentiality procedures.
Qualifications
- Reliable, punctual, organized, and attentive to cleanliness and detail.
- Ability to follow instructions and work cooperatively with school staff.
- Food service, housekeeping, or school support experience preferred.
- Completion of required background check and fingerprinting.
- Willingness to complete required food-handling, health, safety, and job-related training.
- Ability to perform active duties such as standing, walking, bending, and moving supplies, with reasonable accommodation as needed.
Compensation and Benefits
- Highly competitive compensation
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Opportunities for career growth
- Annual bonus based on performance
- Supportive, collaborative, professional team.
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School Support Assistant