Noon Aide

Noon Aide Position

Birmingham Public Schools is seeking Noon Aides for Birmingham Covington School. This is a part time position for 2-3 hours per day, Monday - Friday.

Under the supervision and direction of the site principal/designee, the Cafeteria/Playground Noon Aide monitors and supervises students eating in the cafeteria and/or provides consistent day-to-day care and supervision of children on the playground and in the cafeteria.

Position: Noon Aide

Location: Birmingham Covington

Salary: $16.00/hr

Posting Date: August 13, 2026

Deadline: Until Filled

Schedule: Part-time, 2-3 hours per day

Start Date: Arranged by building

Duties:

• Supervises students eating in the cafeteria and ensuring that school rules regarding lunch protocols are followed
• Assists younger students with lunches, opening food and drink packets
• Supervises students as they enter and leave the cafeteria by ensuring that they line up single file when entering the cafeteria and going through the food line, are quiet and orderly while in line, walk to and from the cafeteria in an orderly fashion, and that students in the lunch line move through the line as quickly as possible
• Cleans tables/benches and wipes up any excess food or drink spills; encourages students to clean up after themselves; wipes up excess food or drink spilled on floor
• Monitors students awaiting pick-up; escorts students to office when not picked up
• Supervises students or games during lunch and recess; learns and applies safety principles for student activities according to District policy and procedure; learns and applies first aid and emergency procedures; brings out and return ball / play equipment; ensures safety of children from unauthorized intruders on campus; and performs other duties as assigned by Principals and Supervisors
• Provides assistance to staff in supporting behavior management of students and, when necessary, writes referrals; assists parents who may be present in cafeteria or on playground
• Provides supervision and assistance to students on campus, as directed by Principal or assigned teacher; patrols the recess areas; checks bathrooms; distributes hall passes
• Performs additional related duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of high school diploma
• Previous experience working with children in a school setting preferred
• First Aid and CPR classes recommended
• Will be required to complete district on-line training and in-service training for playground safety

Environment and Physical Demands:

• Playground and cafeteria environment, including working outdoors in various weather conditions
• Ability to stand and/or walk 90-100% of the assigned shift
• Visual acuity to monitor students and student activities
• Ability to hear and speak to exchange information, provide directions and address student
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to assist with opening lunches and/or using playground equipment
• Physical agility to lift and carry light objects; bending at the waist, kneeling, crouching and reaching in all directions to assist students
• Ability to perform the essential functions of this position in an effective way for safety of students

Application Process:

Internal candidates can submit a letter of interest to the Human Resources Department at View email address on click.appcast.io.

Interested external candidates meeting the above qualifications must complete the online application through the Oakland Human Resources Consortium website by the deadline listed. Candidates should include a resume and cover letter. The posting can be found at Birmingham Human Resources, click on Employment Opportunities > Open Positions.

Birmingham Public Schools Statement of Non Discrimination:

The Board of Education is committed to maintaining a learning/working environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect, free from discrimination and harassment. There will be no tolerance for discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, disability or age. The District prohibits harassment and other forms of discrimination whether occurring at school, on District property, in a District vehicle, or at any District related activity or event. The Superintendent will designate compliance officers and develop and implement regulations for the reporting, investigation and resolution of complaints of discrimination or harassment. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Students - Inquiries related to discrimination on the basis of disability should be directed to: Executive Director of Specialized Instruction and Student Services, 31301 Evergreen Road, Beverly Hills, MI 48025, View phone number on click.appcast.io. Direct all other inquiries related to discrimination to: Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, 31301 Evergreen Road, Beverly Hills, MI 48025, View phone number on click.appcast.io.