Cafeteria/Recess Assistant

Central York School District; East York (PA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision

Life Insurance

Aflac Supplemental Insurance Plans

Job summary

Central York School District is seeking a caring Cafeteria/Recess Assistant to join our team at North Hills Elementary in York, PA. The role focuses on supervising students during lunch and recess, maintaining order, assisting with opening food items, and supporting safe, positive daily routines.

The position offers an hourly rate of $13.93–$18.68, 3.5 hours per day, and 186 days per year. Internal candidates preferred; this posting applies to internal staff only and excludes substitutes or

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Direct students where to sit in the cafeteria.
• Assist students with opening food and drink items.
• Maintain order during the lunch period.
• Enforce discipline in food line and dining areas. May need to break up arguments and/or fights or have students clean up their own messes. Watch for theft in food line and putting cafeteria items into the trash. Document and/or report disciplinary issues.
• Take attendance and monitor students leaving the cafeteria (high school).
• Dismiss students from cafeteria. If building serves breakfast, ensure students leave cafeteria on time prior to commencement of the school day.
• Oversee recess period, monitoring students' activities, enforcing discipline, monitoring safety and addressing injuries. Utilize walkie-talkie/radio as needed.
• Wipe down tables, clean-up and put dining area back in order.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Position Type:
  Building Support Staff/ Cafeteria/Recess Assistant (10 months)
• Date Posted:
  10/8/2026
• Closing Date:
  10/17/2026

Central York School District (CYSD) is seeking a caring and dependable Cafeteria/Recess Assistantto join our team! The ideal candidate will be dedicated to creating a safe, positive, and supportive environment for students during lunch and recess. This person should be attentive, proactive, and enjoy working with children of all ages. As a Cafeteria/Recess Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting students' well‑being by supervising the cafeteria, maintaining order, assisting with daily routines, and ensuring that recess is both safe and enjoyable. You will work closely with school staff to promote respectful behaviour, healthy habits, and positive social interactions among students. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy working with children and want to contribute to a safe and welcoming school community.

Mission: Central York School District provides a high-quality academic experience within a supportive, valued, collaborative community that promotes students’ personal growth and the pursuit of their passions and interests.

Our Vision: Pursuing Excellence: All Panthers. Every Day. In All Ways.

Core Values: Character | Perseverance | Accountability | Community | Excellence

Central York School District is named one of the Top 50 Employers in York County by the PA Department of Labor!

Where?
North Hills Elementary
1330 N. Hills Road
York, PA 17406
3.5 Hours Per Day
186 Days Per Year
Job Summary:
Monitor students' activities while in the cafeteria and during recess, enforcing discipline and resolving problems as needed.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Direct students where to sit in the cafeteria.
• Assist students with opening food and drink items.
• Maintain order during the lunch period.
• Enforce discipline in food line and dining areas. May need to break up arguments and/or fights or have students clean up their own messes. Watch for theft in food line and putting cafeteria items into the trash. Document and/or report disciplinary issues.
• Take attendance and monitor students leaving the cafeteria (high school).
• Dismiss students from cafeteria. If building serves breakfast, ensure students leave cafeteria on time prior to commencement of the school day.
• Oversee recess period, monitoring students' activities, enforcing discipline, monitoring safety and addressing injuries. Utilize walkie-talkie/radio as needed.
• Wipe down tables, clean-up and put dining area back in order.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent

Hourly Rate: $13.93-$18.68
*Step placement shall be based on years of service recognized by employer.

Eligible for the following benefits: Vision, Life Insurance, Aflac Supplemental Insurance Plans

Internal applicants only.
(Internal candidates are either current full-time or part-time employees.)
This does NOT include substitutes or guest teachers.