Lunch/Recess Aide Kennedy Elementary

Hastings Public Schools; Hastings (MN); On-site; USD 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Hastings Public Schools is seeking a Recess & Lunchroom Aide to support students at Kennedy Elementary during lunch and recess. The role involves supervising students in the cafeteria, helping with meals, and ensuring safety and orderly behavior during playtime.

The position requires strong communication and organizational skills, the ability to work under supervision, and a commitment to student well‑being. District benefits include health coverage and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and problem solving abilities.
• Ability to stay calm and handle pressure.
• Ability to build cooperative working relationships.
• Respect for student confidentiality and privacy.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students in the cafeteria during meals.
• Maintain cleanliness of tables and surrounding areas.
• Supervise playground and classroom during lunch hour.
• Assist with food purchases, distribution, disposal of waste, and return of trays.
• Ensure students remain seated in assigned areas and circulate to assist.
• Assist with orderly dismissal from cafeteria and escort to buses as needed.
• Support librarians and escort students to buses as required.
• Report safety concerns or incidents to staff.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Job description

Title: Recess & Lunchroom Aide

Building: Kennedy Elementary

Time: 11:00am-1:30pm

Compensation/Benefits

• Grade 4, Step 1 - $21.47 per hour; Paraprofessional Master Contract on district website for more details
• District contributions to health, dental, life insurance, and LTD
• Paid holidays and time off

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of the building Principal, to assist in maintaining an orderly and safe atmosphere in the cafeteria, on the playground, and in other designated locations by helping and supervising students at mealtime and playtime in accordance with Board policy and established district procedures.

Essential Functions

• Assists in supervising students in the cafeteria during mealtime.
• Assists in making sure that tables and surrounding areas are clean.
• Assists in supervising the playground/classroom during the lunch hour.
• Assists students with orderly food purchases, distribution of food, disposal of food waste, and return of trays and utensils.
• Ensures that students remain seated in assigned areas throughout their time in the cafeteria.
• Circulates among assigned tables during the mealtime to be available as needed.
• Organizes groups of students for orderly dismissal from the cafeteria.
• Assists with supervising students in libraries, and escorting students to and from school buses.
• Reports to teachers, principal, nurse and/or security personnel as appropriate regarding infractions, safety concerns, injuries, or other issues involving students.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned.

Note:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational and problem solving skills.
• Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality about students in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and district guidelines.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard school environment and in outdoor weather.

Note:

Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Qualifications Profile

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.

Certification/License

• Motor Vehicle Operator's (DMV) License or ability to provide own transportation.

Experience

• Successful prior experience working as a lunch or food service aide, preferably in a school district or with children.

FLSA Status:

Nonexempt