Elementary Lunchroom Supervisor – Cafeteria & Playground

Washington County Public Schools; Maugansville (MD); On-site; USD 12,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Washington County Public Schools is hiring a Lunch Assistant for Maugansville Elementary School for the 2026-2027 year. Hours vary but do not exceed 2.25 hours per day within a 10-month school year, with an hourly wage of $15 for the 2026-2027 term.

The role involves supervising students during lunch and playground periods under the principal’s supervision, ensuring safety, discipline, and orderly transitions between spaces.

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

Collaboration

Attendance reliability

Accommodations awareness

Job description

Washington County Public Schools is hiring a Lunch Assistant for Maugansville Elementary School for the 2026-2027 year. Hours vary but do not exceed 2.25 hours per day within a 10-month school year, with an hourly wage of $15 for the 2026-2027 term.

The role involves supervising students during lunch and playground periods under the principal’s supervision, ensuring safety, discipline, and orderly transitions between spaces.