Lunch Paraprofessionals

Education Jobs NJ; Tenafly (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Personal leave

Bereavement leave

Job summary

Education Jobs NJ is hiring Lunch Paraprofessionals for an elementary school for the 2026-2027 school year. Start date is August 31, 2026, with a pay rate of $27.44 per hour.

Position type is Support Staff/Paraprofessionals at the elementary level, with qualifications including a high school diploma and compliance with background checks and citizenship/status proof. This role supports students and staff in a school lunch environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required
• Minimum experience as determined by the Board
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with children and adults, and to perform assigned duties
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist during lunch periods in an elementary school setting
• Support students and staff to ensure a safe, orderly lunch environment
• Assist with routine tasks and duties as assigned by the school administration

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Position Type: Support Staff/Paraprofessionals

Date Posted: 8/13/2026

Location: Elementary

The following posting is available for the 2026-2027 school year:

Elementary School

Lunch Paraprofessionals

START DATE: August 31, 2026

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma
• Minimum experience as determined by the Board
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with children and adults, and to perform assigned duties
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status

BENEFITS:

• Sick, personal, family illness, bereavement allotments are included

PAY RATE: $27.44 per hour

The collective bargaining agreement with additional fringe benefits and salary guide information can be viewed: here.

Job ID #1778