Middle School Lunchroom Aide

Berlin Township School District; Berlin (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Berlin Township School District is seeking a Middle School Lunch Aide to supervise students during lunch periods for grades 4 through 8. The role focuses on maintaining a safe, orderly, and respectful dining environment and enacting age-appropriate behavior expectations.

The position requires active supervision, clear communication with pre-teens, and the ability to de-escalate conflicts, while ensuring safety and smooth transitions between lunch shifts.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Prior experience working with upper elementary or middle school-aged children preferred.
• Physical Demands: Stand, walk, bend, and move continuously for a 2-hour shift.
• Background Check: Must clear required state/district criminal background checks and child protection clearances prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Actively monitor students during all assigned lunch periods across grades 4–8.
• Reinforce school-wide behavioral expectations and cafeteria rules.
• Address minor behavioral concerns promptly and calmly; report major issues to administration.

Skills

Active supervision

Communication with pre-teens

De-escalation

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Berlin Township School District

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Teacher Assistant
• Date Posted: 8/12/2026

BERLIN TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB POSTING

Available: September 2, 2026

Posting Date: August 12, 2026

The Middle School Lunch Aide ensures a safe, orderly, and respectful environment in the cafeteria and designated common areas during student lunch periods for grades 4 through 8. This position requires active supervision, strong communication skills tailored to pre-teens and early adolescents, and the ability to maintain consistent routine and safety standards across multiple lunch shifts.

Key Responsibilities

Student Supervision & Conduct

• Actively monitor students during all assigned lunch periods across grades 4 through 8, circulating throughout the cafeteria rather than remaining seated.
• Reinforce school-wide behavioral expectations and cafeteria rules using proactive, age-appropriate strategies.
• Address minor behavioral concerns promptly and calmly; report major discipline issues or repeated misconduct to building administration.
• Promote a respectful, inclusive, and positive dining environment for all students.

Safety & Logistics

• Assist with student flow entering and exiting the cafeteria to ensure efficient transitions between grade-level lunch periods.
• Ensure students remain in designated areas during their assigned lunch periods (cafeteria, hallways, or outdoor areas, if applicable).
• Monitor for student safety, medical emergencies, or dietary concern awareness (e.g., severe allergies or designated nut-free seating).
• Assist students with basic cafeteria needs (condiment stations, recycling/waste disposal, line management).
• De-escalation: Ability to remain calm under pressure and de-escalate minor peer conflicts before they escalated.

Key Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Prior experience working with upper elementary or middle school-aged children preferred.
• Physical Demands: Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move continuously for the duration of the 2-hour shift.
• Background Check: Must clear required state/district criminal background checks and child protection clearances prior to hire.

The Berlin Township Public Schools is an EOE/AA