Lunch Assistant

Hackensack Public Schools; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Hackensack Public Schools invites applications for the 2026-2027 school year Lunch Assistant positions at Nellie K. Parker Elementary School.

This role supports students during breakfast and lunch, supervises in classrooms or multipurpose rooms, and assists with transitions to activities. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma, a collegial, interactive style, and the ability to relate well to students.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Collegial/collaborative interactive style.
• Ability to relate well to students.
• General professionalism.
• Confidentiality.
• Criminal background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or resident alien status.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students during the lunch period in the classroom and/or multi-purpose room and while at play on the playground.
• Ensure that all students adhere to proper rules of conduct as determined by the administration.
• Ensure that appropriate safety standards in the classroom, the multi-purpose room and on the playground are adhered to by all students.
• Report infractions of the rules to the classroom teacher.
• Report all accidents to the nurse immediately and inform the classroom teacher as to what happened as soon as practical.
• Direct the movement of groups of students to and from the multi-purpose room, academic classrooms and/or the playground.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Principal.

Skills

Collegial/collaborative interactive s

Ability to relate well to students

General professionalism

Confidentiality

Criminal background check & U.S. citiz

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

• Position Type: 2026 - 2027 Anticipated Opening
• Date Posted: 9/4/2026
• Date Available: 09/08/2026

HACKENSACK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
LUNCH ASSISTANTS

2026 - 2027 SCHOOL YEAR

Description: Lunch Assistant

Job Description

• Supervise students during the lunch period in the classroom and/or multi-purpose room and while at play on the playground, if applicable.
• Ensure that all students adhere to proper rules of conduct as determined by the administration.
• Ensure that appropriate safety standards in the classroom, the multi-purpose room and on the playground are adhered to by all students.
• Report infractions of the rules to the classroom teacher.
• Report all accidents to the nurse immediately and inform the classroom teacher as to what happened as soon as practical.
• Direct the movement of groups of students to and from the multi-purpose room, academic classrooms and/or the playground.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Principal.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Collegial/collaborative interactive style
• Ability to relate well to students
• General professionalism
• Confidentiality
• Required criminal background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or resident alien status

Working Conditions: Must be available 2.5 hours daily during breakfast/lunch hours at schools; Nellie K. Parker Elementary School

Salary:$22.00 per hour

Selection Procedure: Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted, followed by recommendation made to the Acting Superintendent for Board approval.