LUNCHROOM/PLAYGROUND ASSISTANT

LUNCHROOM/PLAYGROUND ASSISTANT

Responsible for supervising students in group interaction and physical exercise, in a safe, clean, and orderly environment during recess and lunch periods. Line of supervision: responsible to the assistant principal. Shift: part-time- 10:15 a.m. 1:15 p.m. Salary: $15.00 per hour.

LUNCHROOM DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise students from their arrival to the lunchroom to their departure to the classroom;
• Direct students where to stand in line and where to sit in the lunchroom;
• Knowledgeable of and follow school safety and emergency procedures;
• Maintains positive communication with students, addressing any needs that may arise;
• Wash tables, cleanup spills, and assist student with maintaining good manners during lunch;
• Help maintain order in the lunchroom during each lunch period;
• Work with other school staff, including kitchen and other lunchroom assistants, building principal and assistant principal, during the lunch periods;
• Responsive to the special needs of student diets;
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the assistant principal and/or building administration.

PLAYGROUND DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises all students during recess, while maintaining a harmonious and safe environment on the playground;
• Provide assistance organizing group games and activities;
• Establishes a positive relationship with students;
• Maintains effective communication with school personnel;
• Supervise student play, and monitors proper use of playground equipment;
• Monitors students entering and exiting the playground, while directing students to follow their schedules;
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the assistant principal and/or building administration.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma.
• Be of good health and character.
• Be able to follow both written and oral directions.
• Be willing to work with and around adults and children.
• Be able to follow a set of work schedules, and procedures.
• Be willing to learn new skills, and follow directions.
• Experience working with children, preferred.

Terms of employment: part-time position, ten-month year. Salary and other benefits as established by the board of education.