Lunch Assistant - Western Heights Middle School 2026-2027

Washington County Public Schools; Western Heights (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Washington County Public Schools seeks a Lunch Assistant at Western Heights Middle School for the 2026-2027 school year. Under supervision, you will monitor students during lunch and recess, assist with trays and logistics, and help maintain a safe, orderly cafeteria and playground.

Hours are up to 2.25 hours per day, 180-day schedule, with a $15.00 hourly wage. This temporary, hourly position requires reliable attendance and the ability to work with diverse students and staff.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with students and adults.
• Ability to supervise students in a lunchroom and during playtime.
• Regular and predictable attendance is essential for this role.
• Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Supervision and management of up to 90-100 students in the cafeteria.
• Maintain a calm, orderly environment and enforce good table manners and behavior.
• Address disturbances and respond positively to students.
• Assist with distributing lunch condiments and helping students with trays.
• Help students with thermos bottles and other dining tasks.
• Assist with orderly dismissal from cafeteria to classroom.
• Supervise 90-100 students on the playground and organize games when needed.
• Resolve minor conflicts diplomatically and work with staff to foster a positive environment.

Skills

Student supervision

Adult collaboration

Attendance reliability

Classroom/lunchroom etiquette

Job description

Lunch Assistant - Western Heights Middle School 2026-2027 JobID: 15124

• Date Posted: 9/11/2026
• Location: Western Heights Middle School
• Closing Date: 10/02/2026

Lunch Assistant Western Heights Middle School
Hours Vary but no more than 2.25 hours/day, 10-Month Work Year (180 Days)
Hourly Wage is $15.00 for the 2026 - 2027 school year
Role Overview
Under the direct supervision of the principal, provide supervision of the students while eating lunch and during playground period.
Minimum Requirements
Demonstrated ability to work successfully with students and adults.
Ability to supervise students.
Regular and predictable attendance which is an essential function of this position.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.
Role Responsibilities
Supervision and management of up to 90-100 students in the cafeteria.
Have students maintain a minimum noise level.
Have students maintain good table manners and good discipline.
Address disturbances and react positively with students.
Distribute lunch condiments (ketchup, etc.) at the tables.
Help students with trays, opening thermos bottles, etc.
Assist with dismissal – guides students in an orderly fashion from cafeteria to classroom.
Wipe the tables after each group of students.
Supervision and management of 90-100 students on the playground.
Dismiss students in an orderly fashion from the cafeteria or classroom to the playground.
Help students organize playground games when needed.
Resolve minor student conflicts in a diplomatic manner.
Work cooperatively with others with the aim of fostering a friendly work environment.
Demonstrate courteous and professional demeanor to all stakeholders of Washington County Public Schools.
Environmental Factors and Physical /Mental Requirements
The Environmental Factors and Physical/Mental demands represent those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required prolonged periods of standing or walking.
Ability to sufficiently and efficiently move throughout the building and grounds for extended periods.
Must have the use of sensory skills to effectively communicate and interact with others as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, and hear.
Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
Ability to move, raise, lower, push, pull, and carry objects up to 20 lbs. on an irregular basis.
Must be able to bend, crouch, stoop, reach, and climb.
Will be subjected to loud noises, food odors, temperature variations, interactions, crowded areas, and traffic flow associated with a highly populated environment.
Additional Notes
This is a temporary employment position that is not entitled to the rights governed by the Negotiated Agreement between the Board of Education and the Washington County Teachers Association, Inc. or the Negotiated Agreement between the Washington County Educational Support Personnel. Temporary employees are paid on the hourly rate established at the time of their employment. Temporary employees are not guaranteed employment or any specific number of hours. To seek a permanent full or part-time position with the Washington County Public Schools, you must apply for the desired position. Length of employment and hours are determined by the principal.

Note: Only currently contracted WCPS teachers may apply for internal teaching vacancies. Any applicant who is not a currently contracted teacher with WCPS must apply for teaching positions as an external applicant for external vacancies.

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