Cafeteria/Recess Aide

Cafe/Recess Aide Position

Seeking cafe/recess aides Monday-Friday 9:45-1:15 at Cider Mill School (grades 3-5). $18.00 per hour.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience/education working with children
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of school safety plans and evacuation process.
• Knowledge of food service operations.
• Knowledge of basic first aid and health regulations.

Job Summary:

To establish and maintain a pleasant, safe and efficient atmosphere in the school cafeteria and at recess.

Reports To:

Principal or designee

Performance Responsibilities:

1. Monitor student behavior and ensure proper conduct in the lunchroom and/or at playtime.
2. Ensure that all lunchroom rules and processes are adhered to by students.
3. Monitor seating for students with special needs or allergies.
4. Encourage peaceful resolution of conflicts between students.
5. When necessary, reports disciplinary concerns to building administration or teacher.
6. Organize students into orderly lines for the purchase of food, disposal of wastes and for dismissal from the cafeteria.
7. In case of any emergency or drill, properly manage the evacuation of students following the school safety plan guidelines. For Shelter-In-Place situations, follow guidelines to ensure the safety of students and staff members.
8. Organizes group games and activities as needed, or monitor individual playtime.
9. Assumes responsibility for play equipment as needed.
10. Evaluate student injuries, determines course of action, perform emergency first aid when necessary and completes required district paperwork as appropriate.
11. Reports safety, sanitary and fire hazards immediately to supervisor.
12. Demonstrate regular attendance and punctuality.
13. Demonstrate ability to work independently with minimal supervision
14. Perform other duties consistent with the position assigned as may be requested by school administration.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to be physically active with the children at all locations of program: playground, gym and in the cafeteria.
• Able to quickly and efficiently move children throughout program activities, school building or outside areas as necessary for emergency purposes.
• Able to communicate verbally, hear, and understand elementary-aged children.
• Able to sit on the floor or at cafeteria tables with students.

Terms of Employment:

Hourly position for school calendar year.

Wilton Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all qualified persons.

Wilton Public Schools does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information & testing, Family & Medical Leave status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws.

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