Lunch & Recess Aide - Part-Time School Support

Hastings Public Schools; Hastings (MN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Hastings Public Schools is seeking a Recess/Lunchroom Aide for McAuliffe Elementary. The position runs 11:00am-1:30pm and involves supervising students during mealtime and playtime, maintaining order, and ensuring cleanliness of tables and areas.

The role requires effective communication, organization, and the ability to handle responsibilities under pressure. Prior experience with children is preferred, and part-time status means no employee benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hastings Public Schools is seeking a Recess/Lunchroom Aide for McAuliffe Elementary. The position runs 11:00am-1:30pm and involves supervising students during mealtime and playtime, maintaining order, and ensuring cleanliness of tables and areas.

The role requires effective communication, organization, and the ability to handle responsibilities under pressure. Prior experience with children is preferred, and part-time status means no employee benefits are provided.