Lunch Aide

San Tan Elementary; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

San Tan Elementary in Gilbert, AZ is seeking a part-time Lunch Aide to supervise students during lunch and playground time, help set up the cafeteria, and keep dining areas clean and orderly.

The role supports safety and student welfare, requires good communication with staff and students, and may involve assisting with trash and restroom supervision. Work is 10 months, Monday through Friday, with hours aligned to lunch periods.

Qualifications

• Capable of overseeing students in groups.
• Effective communicator with students, staff and teachers.
• Ability to pass background and reference checks.
• Valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students on the playground and in the cafeteria.
• Set up cafeteria, wipe tables, and clean spills.
• Supervise students in the lunch line.
• Assist with lunch detention if needed.
• Direct students to the playground after lunch.
• Maintain cleanliness; pick up trash and wipe surfaces.
• Safeguard confidentiality of information as required.

Skills

Overseeing students

Communication

Background check

Fingerprint clearance

Job description

Lunch Aide

Higley Unified School district 60 San Tan Elementary - Gilbert, Arizona Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Higley Unified School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5924807

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 11, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support HUSD Vision, Mission and Goals.
• Supervises students on the playground and in the cafeteria.
• Sets up cafeteria, wipes tables, and cleans up spills on tables and floors.
• Supervises students in the lunch line.
• May supervise students in lunch detention.
• Assists students during lunch and helps direct students to playground after lunch period.
• Picks up trash from tables and off floor.
• Wipes tables and seats between lunch periods.
• Sweeps under tables as needed.
• Cleans, folds up, and pushes tables to one side of the room to prepare cafeteria floor for cleaning.
• Monitors students who go to the restroom.
• May assist with emptying trash cans and replacing trash can liners.
• Due to the potential for access to confidential student or staff information, it is absolutely mandatory that this position safeguard and maintain the confidentiality of the information stored and discussed in the school.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Capable of overseeing students in groups.
• Effective communicator with the ability to relate to and build positive rapport with students, staff and teachers and work cooperatively.
• Ability to pass background and reference checking as stipulated by District standards.
• Valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

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.

The employee is regularly required to perform the following duties:

• Frequent communication with parents, students, and staff including the exchange of accurate information.
• Frequent interaction with students by bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist, requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles, bending legs at knee to come to rest on knees, or sitting on the floor requiring to resume an upright position.
• Moving about on foot and remaining on one’s feet in an upright position while supervising student(s).
• Raising or lowering an object from one level ranging from 25-50 lbs.
• Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force or towards the force.
• Ascending and descending small ladder with agility.
• Required to have visual acuity to perform activities with student(s).

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Part-Time Position - 10 months Monday - Friday.

SALARY CLASSIFICATION: Appropriate salary placement on the Classified Hourly Salary Schedule.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated by Site Administrator and according to District Policy.

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.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

HUSD participates in the Arizona State Retirement System; Defined Benefit Plan provides for lifelong monthly retirement income for qualified members.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $15.68 to $18.21 Per Hour