Elementary Cafeteria Lunch Supervisor

Washington County Public Schools; Smithsburg (MD); On-site; USD 8,266,000 - 8,472,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington County Public Schools is seeking a Lunch Assistant for Smithsburg Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year. The role requires supervision of students during lunch and playground, with duties including helping with trays and maintaining order.

Hours vary up to 2.25 hours per day within a 10-month calendar, and the position offers an hourly wage of $15.00 for the 2026-2027 year. This is a temporary, school-based posting through the district.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with students and adults.
• Ability to supervise students.
• Regular and predictable attendance which is an essential function of this position.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Supervision and management of up to 90-100 students in the cafeteria.
• Have students maintain a minimum noise level.
• Have students maintain good table manners and good discipline.
• Address disturbances and react positively with students.
• Distribute lunch condiments at the tables.
• Help students with trays, opening thermos bottles, etc.
• Assist with dismissal - guides students in an orderly fashion from cafeteria to classroom.
• Wipe the tables after each group of students.
• Supervision and management of 90-100 students on the playground.
• Dismiss students in an orderly fashion from the cafeteria or classroom to the playground.
• Help students organize playground games when needed.
• Resolve minor student conflicts in a diplomatic manner.
• Work cooperatively with others with the aim of fostering a friendly work environment.
• Demonstrate courteous and professional demeanor to all stakeholders of Washington County Public Schools.

Skills

Student supervision

Communicate with staff

Attendance reliability

Job description

Washington County Public Schools is seeking a Lunch Assistant for Smithsburg Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year. The role requires supervision of students during lunch and playground, with duties including helping with trays and maintaining order.

Hours vary up to 2.25 hours per day within a 10-month calendar, and the position offers an hourly wage of $15.00 for the 2026-2027 year. This is a temporary, school-based posting through the district.