Non-Instructional Assistant (Lunch/Recess)

Sylvania; East Oreland (PA); On-site; USD 7,000 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

The School District of Springfield Township is seeking a Lunch/Recess Aide to supervise students during lunch and recess, ensuring safety and a positive environment.

This 10-month position runs roughly 10:15am–12:45pm, about 2.5 hours per day, with duties including monitoring cafeterias, assisting with transitions, and reinforcing school expectations.

Candidates should enjoy working with children and have experience with students.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with students preferred.
• Must enjoy working with children.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students during lunch and recess periods to ensure safety, appropriate behavior, and compliance with school rules.
• Monitor cafeterias, playgrounds, hallways, and other designated areas.
• Assist students as needed with seating, lining up, transitions, and basic needs.
• Enforce school district policies and behavioral expectations consistently and fairly.
• Address minor disciplinary issues and report significant concerns to appropriate school staff.
• Respond promptly and appropriately to emergencies, injuries, or conflicts.
• Maintain clear lines of sight and active supervision at all times.
• Communicate respectfully and effectively with students, staff, and administrators.
• Assist with setup and cleanup of lunch or recess areas as assigned.
• Support inclusion and ensure all students are treated with dignity and respect.

Skills

Experience with students

Enjoy working with children

Job description

Qualifications:

Previous experience working with students preferred.

Must enjoy working with children.

Description:

The School District of Springfield Township is seeking candidates who possess excellent interpersonal skills, the desire to work with energetic students, and the ability to relate well within the school community. SDST is committed to diversity in our workplace and welcomes the opportunity to consider all candidates.

The Lunch/Recess Aide is responsible for supervising students during lunch periods and outdoor or indoor recess to ensure a safe, orderly, and positive environment. This position plays a key role in supporting student well-being, reinforcing school expectations, and maintaining a respectful school climate during non-instructional times.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise students during lunch and recess periods to ensure safety, appropriate behavior, and compliance with school rules.
• Monitor cafeterias, playgrounds, hallways, and other designated areas.
• Assist students as needed with seating, lining up, transitions, and basic needs.
• Enforce school district policies and behavioral expectations consistently and fairly.
• Address minor disciplinary issues and report significant concerns to appropriate school staff.
• Respond promptly and appropriately to emergencies, injuries, or conflicts.
• Maintain clear lines of sight and active supervision at all times.
• Communicate respectfully and effectively with students, staff, and administrators.
• Assist with setup and cleanup of lunch or recess areas as assigned.
• Support inclusion and ensure all students are treated with dignity and respect.

This list of responsibilities in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Thecandidatewill be required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform other job-related duties requested by thesupervisor of the position.

Terms of employment:

10-month position following the SDST District calendar. Approximately 2.5 hours per day, 10:15am-12:45pm. Hours are subject to change based on district needs.

If you are an external candidate and you are offered a position with the School District of Springfield Township, please be advised that the following information will be required before you are able to begin working: State Police Clearance (Act 34), Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151), FBI Fingerprints (Act 114), School Health Record - includes physical & tb test, Act 24 (PDE Form 6004) - Arrest/Conviction Report, PA Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release Form(s).

To find more information about how to complete these documents go to the district Employment Opportunities website.