Lunch Aide

Haledon Board of Education; Haledon (NJ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Haledon Board of Education is seeking a Lunch Aide to assist in maintaining a safe, orderly environment in the cafeteria and on the playground during mealtime and playtime. The role supports teachers by supervising students, helping with meal processes, and ensuring cleanliness and safety in assigned areas.

Ideal candidates will have strong verbal and written communication skills, good organizational abilities, and a willingness to work collaboratively with staff.

Qualifications

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational and problem solving skills.
• Bilingual oral skills (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality about students per laws and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising students in the cafeteria during mealtime.
• Help ensure tables and surrounding areas are clean.
• Supervise playground/classroom during lunch hour.
• Assist with food purchases, distribution, disposal, and return of trays.
• Ensure students stay seated in assigned areas.
• Circulate among tables to assist as needed.
• Organize groups for orderly dismissal from cafeteria.
• Report infractions or safety concerns to staff as appropriate.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Problem solving

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

Title: Lunch Aide - ROLLING INTERVIEWS

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of the building Vice-Principal, to assist in maintaining an orderly and safe atmosphere in the cafeteria, on the playground, and in other designated locations by helping and supervising students at mealtime and playtime in accordance with Board policy and established district procedures.

Essential Functions:

• Assists in supervising students in the cafeteria during mealtime.
• Assists in making sure that tables and surrounding areas are clean.
• Assists in supervising the playground/classroom during the lunch hour.
• Assists students with orderly food purchases, distribution of food, disposal of food waste, and return of trays and utensils.
• Ensures that students remain seated in assigned areas throughout their time in the cafeteria.
• Circulates among assigned tables during the mealtime to be available as needed.
• Organizes groups of students for orderly dismissal from the cafeteria.
• Reports to teachers, principal, nurse and/or security personnel as appropriate regarding infractions, safety concerns, injuries, or other issues involving students.

Additional Duties

• May distribute textbooks, supplies or other materials as requested.
• May collect count and deposit food services program monies.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational and problem solving skills.
• Bilingual oral skills (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality about students in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and district guidelines.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard school environment and in outdoor weather.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Qualifications Profile

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

Certification/License:

• Motor Vehicle Operator's (DMV) License or ability to provide own transportation.

Experience:

• Successful prior experience working as a lunch or food service aide, preferably in a school district or with children.