Cafeteria & Playground Support Aide: Safety Champion

Wayne Township Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Township Public Schools in Wayne, New Jersey, is seeking an Educational Support Staff (Non Certified)/ School Cafeteria Playground Aide. The role supports students, enforces rules, and helps maintain order, safety and cleanliness on school property.

Qualifications include completion of 12th grade and the ability to work effectively with students, staff and the public. Requires sound judgment, calmness, and teamwork, with a focus on positive student interactions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of school rules and regulations; student needs; first aid; and appropriate rules, student behavior expectations, materials and equipment, etc., needed for student activities.
• Ability to deal courteously and tactfully with students, staff members, and the public.
• Ability to obtain the respect of students, to win their cooperation, and to assist them in solving their problems and concerns in a sympathetic and positive manner.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral directions.
• Ability to maintain consistency and follow through in carrying out school rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• In the cafeteria and playground assist in the enforcement of the rules as determined by the district.
• Assist students during lunch periods and from established stations during recess.
• Treat students in a positive, fair, and consistent manner.
• Assist in the intervention in problematic social interactions among students to foster more positive, considerate behavior.
• Communicate problems/concerns to teacher and/or nurse, and communicate serious incident problems to the Principal.
• Complete disciplinary forms in order to report repeated student behavioral problems.
• Work with other cafeteria/playground coordinators in a positive, professional manner.
• Inspect the playground equipment and playground regularly. Report problems to the Principal.
• Perform such other responsibilities consistent with this job description as may be assigned by the building Principal.
• Actively monitor students by circulating on the playground and at recess as designated by the building principal.
• Maintain a presence in both the cafeteria and on the playground by regularly checking all exits and playground equipment.
• Attend to students by maintaining proximity and re-direction as necessary.

Skills

Knowledge of school rules

Student interactions

Following directions

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Equivalent to completion of 12th grade

Job description

Wayne Township Public Schools in Wayne, New Jersey, is seeking an Educational Support Staff (Non Certified)/ School Cafeteria Playground Aide. The role supports students, enforces rules, and helps maintain order, safety and cleanliness on school property.

Qualifications include completion of 12th grade and the ability to work effectively with students, staff and the public. Requires sound judgment, calmness, and teamwork, with a focus on positive student interactions.