Cafeteria Playground Assistant

Lemon Grove School District; Lemon Grove (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Lemon Grove School District Cafeteria Playground Assistant needed across multiple district school sites in Lemon Grove, CA. Part-time, 1.5–2.5 hours/day; 204 paid days/year; starting date: immediate. Locations: multiple sites; schedule varies by site.

It requires supervising students, maintaining order, and coordinating with staff. Strong communication, fair treatment, and safety focus are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Paid or volunteer experience with school-aged students preferred.
• Ability to follow district safety and supervision procedures.
• Background checks and pre-employment tests required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students during lunch periods.
• Enforce school rules and monitor conduct.
• Maintain orderly lunch lines and supervise areas.
• Address conflicts promptly and refer to administrator when needed.
• Communicate with Site Administrator and staff about safety concerns.

Skills

Enforce school rules

Deescalate student conflicts

Manage student behavior

Intervene proactively with students

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience with school-aged students (preferred)

Tools

Computer

Two-way radio

Job description

Cafeteria Playground Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5864845

Application Deadline: Aug 14, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Jul 31, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Cafeteria Playground Assistant

Locations: Multiple Vacancies/Multiple District School Sites

Schedule: Varies between 1.5 - 2.5 hours/day positions

Work Year: 204 paid days per year

School Year: 2026-2027

DEFINITION:

Under the direction of the Site Administrator, supervises students in designated school areas and on school grounds as directed.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS:

Supervised by Site Administrator, has direct contact with students, Nutrition Services staff, school staff and parents.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Supervise students during scheduled lunch time.
• Ensure that school rules are followed and student behavior toward staff and other students is appropriate.
• Follow assigned area of supervision as provided by Site Administrator.
• Monitor lunch lines and students' verbal and physical actions to ensure an orderly and efficient delivery of lunch items.
• Resolve student confrontations in a timely and effective manner.
• Monitor groups of students and assigned supervision areas proactively to prevent conflicts or concerns from developing.
• Treat all students in a fair, impartial and respectful manner.
• Daily communication with Site Administrator, designee, or other CPAs about student supervision concerns or safety concerns.
• Communicate in a calm, neutral and non-confrontational manner.
• Refer students to Site Administrator when necessary for needed discipline support.
• Ensure the lunch areas are left clean and orderly by students and that trash containers are used for discarded items.
• Use available work time to ensure student referrals are made to Site Administrators and that supervision areas are clean and organized for next lunch period.
• Monitor assigned supervision areas for safety concerns that should be immediately corrected and reported to appropriate school staff.
• Intervene when required to stop harm to a student or students.
• Supervise and observe students at play without engaging in student play or games.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• School rules and regulations
• Supervision methods in school settings
• School referral procedures for student discipline
• Safety hazards for students and staff
• School emergency procedures during supervision
• Procedures for approaching unknown person on school campus
• Methods for resolving student conflicts
• Procedures for reporting and assessing student injuries

ABILITY TO:

• Enforce school rules and regulations
• Deescalate student conflicts
• Manage student behavior
• Intervene proactively with students
• Problem solving student issues
• Work with groups of students
• Demonstrate respect, acceptance and fairness in work with students
• Utilize a computer and 2-way radio to receive and send communication
• Accept direction and follow instructions
• Work in a positive and collaborative manner with students, staff and public
• Identify and report safety concerns
• Speak in appropriate volume, grammar and manner

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Paid or volunteer experience with school aged students preferably in school setting

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• District pre-employment test
• District post-offer physical examination and drug screening
• Fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice
• Tuberculin skin test before employment and every four years thereafter or a chest x-ray

ENVIRONMENT:

• Indoor and outdoor environments
• Seasonal heat, cold and adverse weather conditions
• All areas of school campus including fields, cafeterias, auditoriums, hallways, classrooms, restrooms and offices

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Prolonged standing and walking for extended periods of time
• Hearing and seeing to observe and monitor students' behavior and actions; read assignment schedules and documents
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate 2-way radio, phone or computer or write discipline referrals or accident reports

HAZARDS:

• Intervening physically to stop conflicts between angry or emotionally upset students

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $17.41 to $19.22 Per Hour