Cafeteria/Recess Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Aflac Supplemental Insurance

Job summary

Central York School District seeks a caring Cafeteria/Recess Assistant to supervise students in the cafeteria and during recess at North Hills Elementary (York, PA). The role focuses on creating a safe, positive environment, enforcing rules, and supporting routines during lunch and breaks.

The position is 3.5 hours per day, 186 days per year, with an hourly rate listed from $13.93 to $18.68. High school diploma or equivalent required; experience with children is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Monitor cafeteria and recess, enforce discipline and resolve problems.

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; report issues.
• Take attendance and supervise students leaving the cafeteria.
• Oversee recess, monitor activities and safety; address injuries.
• Wipe down tables and restore dining area after meals.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Central York School District (CYSD) is seeking a caring and dependable Cafeteria/Recess Assistant to 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 behavior, 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