Instructional Assistant General-Playground/Cafeteria

Queen Creek Unified School District; Queen Creek (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Queen Creek Unified District is seeking an Instructional Assistant General-Playground/Cafeteria to support students during lunch periods and playground activities. The role emphasizes supervision, safety, and positive interaction with students.

The position is 7.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with compensation described on the district salary schedule. Training and background checks are required for employment. This is an hourly non-exempt role within QCUSD.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Able to monitor and supervise students in lunch/playground settings.
• Follow directions from Principal and designated staff.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Read, write and speak English.
• First Aid/CPR certification preferred.
• Must pass a background clearance and obtain Arizona IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students and assist in the cafeteria during lunch and/or recess.
• Ensure student safety and well-being as a priority in all decisions.
• Provide excellent customer service to students, staff, and the community.
• Interact with children in a patient, friendly and enthusiastic manner.
• Encourage healthy eating during lunch and support lunch menu items.

Skills

Student supervision

Communication

English proficiency

First Aid/CPR

Background clearance

Fingerprint clearance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Queen Creek Unified District

Instructional Assistant General-Playground/Cafeteria (9298) JobID: 6700

• Position Type: Student Support - Classified/ Instructional Assistant
• Date Posted: 10/5/2026

JOB GOAL: To assist in the maintenance of an orderly, safe and pleasant atmosphere in the cafeteria and playground by helping and supervising students during lunch periods.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to monitor and supervise small and large groups of students in a positive manner.
• Ability to follow directions and school procedures from Principal and designated staff.
• Effective communicator and work cooperatively with others.
• Knowledge of and adherence to all policies, regulations and rules.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Prefer First Aid and/or CPR certification.
• Must pass a background clearance
• Must obtain an Arizona IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 181Days; 9 Months

COMPENSATION: Per QCUSD salary schedule for applicable position

BENEFITS: As per QCUSD District policy

REPORTS TO: Principal

HOURS: 7.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday 11:15 am-12:45 pm

CLASSIFICATION: Hourly, Non-exempt

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Supervise students and assist in the cafeteria during lunch and/or recess.
• Accept responsibility for students well being and safety, as the fundamental value in decision making, while they are in employee's care.
• Provide excellent customer service skills to students, employees and community.
• Demonstrate the ability to work with children in a patient, friendly, and enthusiastic manner.
• Demonstrate interest in the nutrition and enthusiasm for school lunch menu items.
• Encourage and support healthy eating during lunch through interaction with students.
• Regulate and assist student traffic in an efficient, orderly manner.
• Prevent and subdue disorderly behavior, refer disciple problems to the administrator.
• Oversee that children clear tables and dispose of trash in proper receptacles.
• Wipe and sanitize all tables before, during and after each lunch period. Assist in cleaning the floor.
• Perform all duties in a safe and prudent manner.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned to advance district priorities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and arms, stand, bend or stoop. The employee is frequently required to move about the campuses and to drive to the schools and departments in the District. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions and extreme heat or cold.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Notice of Nondiscrimination Queen Creek Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Queen Creek Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX Coordinator, Director of Athletics & Student Services, 20217 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Phone [phone] and Compliance Officer for Section 504/ADA, Director of Special Education, 20217 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Phone [phone].

Postings current as of 10/7/2026 8:58:12 PM CST.

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