Noon Assistant - Palo Verde (11925)

Palo Verde Elementary School; Casa Grande (AZ); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Palo Verde Elementary School in Casa Grande, AZ is hiring a Noon Assistant for a 2-hour daily, 10-month school-year position. Starting immediately, the role focuses on student safety during lunch and play, with supervision in cafeteria and playground settings.

Reports to the Principal and requires basic English communication, teamwork, and the ability to follow written procedures. The position is part-time with a pay rate of $15.80 per hour.

Qualifications

• Adhering to safety practices as a core duty.
• Ability to read, write and understand instructions in English.
• Willingness to work as part of a team and handle interruptions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with duties on the playground and in the cafeteria to meet student needs.
• Assist students in retrieving utensils, cleaning spills, finding seats, etc.
• Arrange food, condiments, and utensils at the cafeteria counter and snack carts.
• Report misbehavior to teachers for safety and welfare of students.
• Supervise students on the playground and enforce rules.
• Assist other personnel as required.

Skills

Adhering to safety practices

Recognizing behavior predictors

English reading and writing

Job description

Noon Assistant - Palo Verde (11925)

Casa Grande Elementary School District Palo Verde Elementary School - Casa Grande, Arizona Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Casa Grande Elementary School District 4

Job Details

Job ID: 5961971
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 15, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The job of Noon Assistant is done for the purpose/s of providing for the safety and welfare of students during lunchroom and/or playground activities; minimizing the frequency or severity of harmful incidents; and communicating observations and/or incidents that may impact the general well-being of students and school personnel.

This job reports to Principal

This is a 2 hour daily - 10 month School Year position only.

Essential Functions

• Assists with duties assigned on the playground and in the cafeteria for the purpose of ensuring that student needs are met.
• Assists students (e.g. retrieving utensils, cleaning spills, finding seats, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring a safe, timely and healthy mealtime experience.
• Assists in arranging food and beverage items, condiments, and utensils at the cafeteria counter and the snack cart(s) for the purpose of making items available to the students.
• Reports misbehavior to teachers for the purpose of providing information and ensuring the safety and welfare of all students.
• Supervises students on the playground for the purpose of enforcing playground rules and immediate intervention when the safety of any child is threatened.

Other Functions

• Assists other personnel, as may be required, for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

Job Requirements:Minimum Qualifications Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLSare required to perform single tasks using existing skills. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; recognizing behavior predictors.

KNOWLEDGEis required to perform basic math; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: .

ABILITYis required to schedule activities and/or meetings; collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with specific, job- related data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Some problem solving may be required to identify issues and select action plans. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: working as part of a team; working with constant interruptions; and ability to read, write and communicate clearly in English.

Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization's services.

Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and some fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 5% sitting, 75% walking, and 20% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes.

Experience:Job related experience is not required.

Education:No specific education level is required.

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Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $15.80 Per Hour

Contact Information

• Stacy Howell , Director of Talent Acquisition & Employee Services
• 220 W. Kortsen Road
• Casa Grande, Arizona 85122
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]