Cafeteria/Recess Aide

Dunns Corner Elementary; Westerly (RI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Westerly Public Schools in Rhode Island is seeking a part-time Cafeteria/Recess Aide to support students during breakfast, lunch, and recess at Dunns Corner Elementary. The position emphasizes supervision and teamwork in a school setting.

The role requires 1-2 years of supervising children, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a valid USA work authorization with a background check. Salary is $17.10 per hour, with 4–20 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years supervising children.
• Must have a high school diploma, or equivalent.
• Authorized to work in the USA; background check required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains confidentiality regarding all aspects of position.
• Actively supervises indoor and outdoor playground activity including walking around the play area/cafeteria to observe many students at once.
• Helps children while in the cafeteria with buying lunch, opening food items and cleaning up.
• Supports children by coordinating teams and playground games.
• Supervises playground activity to ensure safe and friendly play and exercise.
• Lines students up quietly to transition from cafeteria to outside playground or from outside playground to cafeteria.
• Helps students manage typical peer conflict.
• Adhere to PBIS standards set in each building by utilizing the positive reward system frequently and use the scripted PBIS interview for minor infractions.
• Report major disciplinary issues in a timely fashion.
• Check the physical playground daily before students utilize it to ensure that all equipment is safe and the area is free of debris and litter.
• Carry and utilize the walkie-talkie system.
• Works within assigned areas using the SMILE strategy Scan, Move, Listen, Engage.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Child supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Westerly Public Schools (RI) Dunns Corner Elementary - Westerly, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

Cafeteria/Recess Aide

This job is also posted in Rhode Island State DOE Consortium Job Board, and Westerly Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5929290
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 16, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Cafeteria/Recess Aide
Location: Dunns Corners Elementary
Class Title: FTE: 0.3 Part Time
Effective Date: 09/16/2026
Salary Range: $17.10 per hour
Hours per week: 4-20

Job Summary:

• Provide support to the educational process with specific responsibility focused on supporting the needs of students during breakfast and/or lunch and while students are at recess.

Responsibilities:

• Maintains confidentiality regarding all aspects of position.
• Actively supervises indoor and outdoor playground activity including walking around the play area/cafeteria to observe many students at once.
• Helps children while in the cafeteria with buying lunch, opening food items and cleaning up.
• Supports children by coordinating teams and playground games.
• Supervises playground activity to ensure safe and friendly play and exercise.
• Lines students up quietly to transition from cafeteria to outside playground or from outside playground to cafeteria.
• Helps students manage typical peer conflict.
• Adhere to PBIS standards set in each building by utilizing the positive reward system frequently and use the scripted PBIS interview for minor infractions.
• Report major disciplinary issues in a timely fashion.
• Check the physical playground daily before students utilize it to ensure that all equipment is safe and the area is free of debris and litter.
• Carry and utilize the walkie-talkie system.
• Works within assigned areas using the SMILE strategy Scan, Move, Listen, Engage.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Experience:
  • 1-2 years supervising children.
• Education:
  • Must have a high school diploma, or equivalent.
• Certification & Licensing:
  • None
• Physical Requirements:
  • Walk, climb stairs, bend and lift up to 45lbs
• Authorized to work in the USA
• Current national background check without disqualifying results at time of hire.

Questions can be directed to: [e-mail]

Westerly Public School District is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $17.10 to $17.10 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 23 Highland Avenue
• Westerly, Rhode Island 02891
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]