Lunch Aide (SY26-27) WMS

Watertown Middle School; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Watertown Middle School in Watertown, MA is seeking a part-time Lunch Aide for the school year to supervise students during lunch, assist with meal distribution, and maintain a safe, clean dining area.

The role requires a high school diploma and experience working with children; responsibilities include supervising lunch periods, helping to deliver meals, coordinating with custodial staff on spills, and supporting a positive mealtime environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Experience working with children is required
• Successful candidates must be organized and patient

Responsibilities

• Supervision of lunch periods
• Assist in the delivery of lunches
• Assure the safety of students during lunch periods both inside and outside of the school building
• Assist in the clean up of the lunch areas at the end of lunch periods
• Ensure the cleanliness of tables and surrounding areas during and between lunch periods.
• To sweep under tables between lunches.
• To assist students with cleaning up spills on tables and floors.
• To look for and clean spills around garbage cans and other areas that can create slip hazards.
• Communicate with custodial staff for larger spills.
• Replace trash cans, or provide additional supplies.
• Other duties as assigned by the building department

Skills

Experience with children

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Lunch Aide (SY26-27) WMS

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Job Details

• Job ID: 5933806
• Application Deadline: Oct 12, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
• Posted: Sep 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position: Lunch Aide

Position Type: Part Time - School Year

Department: School Nutrition

Location: Watertown Middle School

Reports to: Assistant Principal

Affiliation: Non Aligned

Salary range: $17.95/Hourly

General Description:

The Lunch Aide supports the school nutrition program by supervising students during lunch periods, assisting with meal distribution, and ensuring a safe and clean dining environment. This role involves monitoring student behavior, maintaining cleanliness in lunch areas, and collaborating with staff to create a positive and organized mealtime experience.

Responsibilities :

• Supervision of lunch periods
• Assist in the delivery of lunches
• Assure the safety of students during lunch periods both inside and outside of the school building
• Assist in the clean up of the lunch areas at the end of lunch periods
• Ensure the cleanliness of tables and surrounding areas during and between lunch periods.
• To sweep under tables between lunches.
• To assist students with cleaning up spills on tables and floors.
• To look for and clean spills around garbage cans and other areas that can create slip hazards.
• Communicate with custodial staff for larger spills.
• Replace trash cans, or provide additional supplies.
• Other duties as assigned by the building department

Qualifications:

• High school diploma
• Experience working with children is required
• Successful candidates must be organized and patient

Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer Watertown Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Position Type: Part Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Mike Kenney , Assistant Principal
• Watertown Middle School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]