Lunch Aide

GBOE; Tressmar (NY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

GBOE is seeking a Lunch Aide for James Madison Elementary School #10 in Tressmar, New York. The role involves assisting in maintaining an orderly and safe environment in the cafeteria and on the playground, supervising students during mealtime, and reporting safety concerns to appropriate personnel.

The ideal candidate should possess a High School Diploma and have effective verbal communication skills. Previous experience working with children is preferred. This position requires maintaining student confidentiality and performing responsibilities under pressure.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain composure under pressure.
• Experience working with children is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining a safe atmosphere in the cafeteria and playground.
• Supervise students during mealtime and ensure orderliness.
• Report safety concerns and infractions to appropriate personnel.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Effective organizational and problem solving skills

Bilingual oral skills (English/Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

James Madison Elementary School #10

Title: Lunch Aide

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of the building 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.
• Assists with supervising students in libraries, and escorting students to and from school buses.
• Reports to teachers, principal, nurse and/or security personnel as appropriate regarding infractions, safety concerns, injuries, or other issues involving students.

Additional Duties

• Monitor students during lunch recess
• 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

High School Diploma

Experience

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

FLSA Status

Nonexempt