Lunch/Recess Aide

Groton-Dunstable Regional School District; Dunstable (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Groton-Dunstable Regional School District Swallow Union Elementary School - Dunstable, MA is seeking a part-time Lunch/Recess Aide to actively supervise students in the cafeteria, playground and throughout the school during lunchtime.

The role involves assisting with transitions, helping students with lunch items, and modeling proper lunchroom etiquette while coordinating with kitchen and instructional staff to ensure a safe, orderly and engaging lunch period.

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience working with children is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils in cafeteria, playground and school premises during lunchtime.
• Assist students with lunch line, trays, milk and condiments.
• Monitor student behavior and administer appropriate discipline per school rules.
• Collaborate with kitchen, custodial and instructional staff to improve lunchtime flow.
• Help younger students with opening lunch items and cleanup after meals.
• Support transitions to/from lunchroom and ensure safety and orderliness.
• Assist in maintaining cleanliness (tables, floor, trash) and play area supervision.
• Provide appropriate supervision to ensure a positive lunch period for all students.

Skills

Relating to children

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Boundaries with children

Emotional resilience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Groton-Dunstable Regional School District Swallow Union Elementary School - Dunstable, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Lunch/Recess Aide

Groton-Dunstable Regional School District Swallow Union Elementary School - Dunstable, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5931003

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 17, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

ROLE: To actively supervise the pupils in the cafeteria, playground and throughout the school premises during the lunchtime period.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

General Responsibilities The Lunch/Recess Aide will help with the transition of students to/from the lunchroom. They will also assist students with the orderly procurement of their lunches. The Aide will help supervise students while eating to assure that they are orderly, safe, and mannerly during the lunchtime which may include both indoor and outdoor supervision. The Aide will work with students to learn appropriate lunchroom etiquette, good manners, cleaning up after themselves, and encouraging appropriate, positive intermingling of students

Example of Duties

1. Guiding groups of students to/from lunchroom and classroom and/or play area.
2. Guiding students’ toward appropriate behavior while in lunch line
3. Assisting younger children in getting lunch trays, milk and condiments
4. Helping younger children in opening lunch items
5. Monitoring student behavior and providing appropriate discipline as necessary within guidelines of school rules
6. Assisting students in cleaning up after themselves (spills, wiping tables, disposing of trash, etc)
7. Helping to wash tables, pick up floor trash and ready condiments between lunch sessions and after lunch period.
8. Working with kitchen, custodial and instructional staff to implement ways to make the lunchtime run more smoothly and efficiently
9. Monitoring students for safety and appropriate behavior on the playground
10. Other duties as assigned, assist the staff of the school in getting adequate lunch break while providing appropriate school supervision

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent is required. Experience: Previous experience working with children is preferred.

Skills

• Ability to relate to children in a positive but firm manner
• Good interpersonal and communication skills with children and adults
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children
• Emotionally resilient in working with challenging behaviors

Knowledge and Understanding

• Knowledge and understanding of developmental stages of children physically, emotionally, and cognitively
• Basic child care health and safety knowledge

Other

• Strong work ethic
• Honest
• Punctual

Position Type: Part-time

Salary: $16 to $16 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Supervisory Aide

Welcome to Swallow Union Elementary School

The original structure of Swallow Union School still stands nestled amongst the rolling farm lands in the town of Dunstable, MA. Although it has expanded through the years to accommodate the growth of the town, the warmth of the staff and high quality education the students receive, as well as the support from the community remains steadfast.

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jill Jarvis , Principal
• 522 Main Street
• Dunstable, Massachusetts 01827
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]