Cafeteria/Playground Aide (Davenport Complex)

Egg Harbor Township Schools; United States; On-site; USD 12,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Egg Harbor Township Schools seeks a Cafeteria/Playground Aide for the Davenport Complex to supervise students during meals and recess, ensuring safety and order. You will assist in managing behavior, seating, cleanup, and dismissal, and support staff to maintain a pleasant environment.

The part-time position (15 hours/week) pays $16.64 per hour, with no medical/dental benefits, reporting to the Building Principal/Assistant Principal.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with elementary age children.
• Ability to handle a high-energy environment.
• Ability to assist in the handling of student behavioral issues and emergency situations.
• Able to submit the Sexual Misconduct/Child Abuse Disclosure Form.
• Able to pass the Criminal History Review.
• Able to pass the Pre-employment Physical.

Responsibilities

• Supervises students in the cafeteria during meals.
• Maintains a system for the disposal of food waste, trays, and utensils.
• Sees that students are seated in assigned areas.
• Circulates among the tables during the mealtime to be available to children who need help or to resolve minor problems.
• Informs administration of any serious infractions of discipline rules by students.
• Ensures the cleanliness of tables and surrounding areas.
• Organizes groups for orderly dismissal from the cafeteria.
• Supervises students on the playground during recess.
• Maintains a system for orderly arrival and dismissal of the playground area.
• Sees that students are playing in assigned areas.
• Circulates throughout the play area during recess to be available to children who need help or to resolve minor problems.
• Informs administration of any serious infractions of discipline rules by students on the playground.
• Ensures the collection and storage of playground equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the building principal

Skills

High-energy environment

Behavioral issues handling

Elementary age children interaction

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Cafeteria/Playground Aide (Davenport Complex) JobID: 3504

• Position Type: Support Staff
• Date Posted: 10/16/2026
• Location: Davenport Complex
• Date Available: 12/01/2026
• Closing Date: 10/30/2026

Job Title

Cafeteria/Playground Aide (Davenport Complex)

Reports to

Building Principal/Assistant Principal

Job Purpose

To assist in the maintenance of an orderly, safe and pleasant atmosphere in the cafeteria and playground by helping and supervising students at mealtime and recess.

Qualifications-Required

• High school diploma
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with elementary age children
• Ability to handle a high-energy environment
• Ability to assist in the handling of student behavioral issues and emergency situations
• Able to submit the Sexual Misconduct/Child Abuse Disclosure Form
• Able to pass the Criminal History Review
• Able to pass the Pre-employment Physical

Qualifications-Desired

• Previous experience working with children
• Previous experience working in a school district
• CPR Certified

Duties/Responsibilities

• Supervises students in the cafeteria during meals
• Maintains a system for the disposal of food waste, trays, and utensils
• Sees that students are seated in assigned areas
• Circulates among the tables during the mealtime to be available to children who need help or to resolve any minor problems that arise
• Informs administration of any serious infractions of discipline rules by students
• Ensures the cleanliness of tables and surrounding areas
• Organizes groups for orderly dismissal from the cafeteria
• Supervises students on the playground during recess
• Maintains a system for orderly arrival and dismissal of the playground area
• Sees that students are playing in assigned areas
• Circulates throughout the play area during recess to be available to children who need help or to resolve any minor problems that arise
• Informs administration of any serious infractions of discipline rules by students on the playground
• Ensures the collection and storage of playground equipment
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the building principal

Working Conditions

• School building
• Cafeterias
• Outdoor environments, such as the playground and field
• Flexible mid-day Schedule
• $16.64/hour
• 15 hours/week; 3 hours/day
• No Medical/Dental Benefits

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work with elementary age students
• Ability to walk up/down stairs and across schools
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to have endurance to actively interact with the students indoors or outdoors
• Good physical condition which enables candidate to execute all responsibilities associated with the position

Direct Reports

N/A

Selection Procedure

Interview

Egg Harbor Township Board of Education is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer