Cafeteria & Recess Aide — Energetic School Support

Cambridge Public Schools; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Cambridge Public Schools Peabody School in Cambridge, Massachusetts seeks an Hourly Lunchroom Aide (0.50 FTE) to support daily cafeteria operations and recess supervision under the Principal and Kitchen Manager. The role involves helping prepare the lunch area, distributing meals, monitoring student behavior, and assisting with transitions between spaces.

Candidates should enjoy working with children from diverse backgrounds and be willing to work indoors and outdoors.

Qualifications

• Experience in a multicultural environment and ability to engage with children from diverse backgrounds.
• Support students' social-emotional growth and celebrate positive behavior.
• Interact positively with a broad range of student behaviors and needs.
• Comfort with light cleaning tasks and lunch-related duties.
• Willingness to work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather.
• Demonstrates flexibility and a growth mindset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cafeteria for lunch service and supervise meal distribution.
• Supervise lunch and outdoor recess and reinforce expectations for safety and respect.
• Clean cafeteria tables and reset for subsequent lunch periods.
• Engage with students during outdoor recess and assist transitions between spaces.
• Perform related tasks as directed by the Principal, Assistant Principal or Kitchen Manager.

Skills

Multicultural experience

Social-emotional support

Positive behavior support

Light cleaning

Indoor/outdoor work

Growth mindset

Job description

Cambridge Public Schools Peabody School in Cambridge, Massachusetts seeks an Hourly Lunchroom Aide (0.50 FTE) to support daily cafeteria operations and recess supervision under the Principal and Kitchen Manager. The role involves helping prepare the lunch area, distributing meals, monitoring student behavior, and assisting with transitions between spaces.

Candidates should enjoy working with children from diverse backgrounds and be willing to work indoors and outdoors.