Per Diem Substitute Cafeteria Playground Aide

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp. is seeking a School/Cafeteria/Playground Aide for the 2026-2027 school year at a district site. This per diem, 2.5 hours per day assignment reports to the Building Principal and supports student safety and order.

Responsibilities include enforcing cafeteria/playground rules, assisting during lunch and recess, and coordinating with teachers and nurses for student well-being, with an emphasis on positive, calm interactions.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to completion of 12th grade.
• Knowledge of school rules, student needs, first aid, and rules for student activities.
• Ability to deal courteously with students, staff, and the public.
• Ability to obtain respect and cooperation from students and assist with problems sympathetically.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral directions.
• Ability to follow school rules consistently.
• Ability to stay composed and cooperative under stress.

Responsibilities

• Enforce district rules in cafeteria and playground.
• Assist students during lunch and recess at established stations.
• Treat students in a positive, fair, and consistent manner.
• Intervene in problematic student interactions to foster positive behavior.
• Communicate problems to teachers/nurse and serious incidents to Principal.
• Complete disciplinary forms and report recurring behavioral issues.
• Work with other coordinators professionally.
• Inspect playground equipment and report problems to the Principal.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal.

Skills

Student relations

First aid

Communication

Following directions

Calm under stress

Problem solving

Organization

Written & verbal comms

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Type

Per Diem Substitute/Per Diem Sub School Cafeteria Playground Aide

Date Posted

6/16/2026

Location

District

Date Available

9/1/2026 - 6/30/2027

Closing Date

06/30/2027

TITLE: SCHOOL/CAFETERIA/PLAYGROUND AIDE - 2.5 Hours/Day

I. QUALIFICATIONS

1. Equivalent to completion of 12th grade
2. Knowledge of school rules and regulations; student needs; first aid; and appropriate rules, student behavior expectations, materials and equipment, etc., needed for student activities.
3. Ability to deal courteously and tactfully with students, staff members, and the public.
4. Ability to obtain the respect of students, to win their cooperation, and to assist them in solving their problems and concerns in a sympathetic and positive manner.
5. Ability to understand and follow written and oral directions.
6. Ability to maintain consistency and follow through in carrying out school rules and regulations.
7. Ability to maintain composure, calmness, sound judgement, and cooperative work skills during times of stress and/or situations which create unusual job responsibilities.
8. Effective problem-solving, organizational, human relations, and written and verbal communication and comprehension skills.
9. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

II. APPOINTMENT

The School/Cafeteria/Playground Aide (SCPA) shall be appointed on an annual basis by a majority vote of the Board of Education, and shall not be eligible for tenure. This shall be a 10-month position.

III. STAFF ORGANIZATION

The SCPA shall report to the Building Principal. S/he shall assist students in attendance at a particular school site.

IV. JOB GOAL

Assist in overseeing the cafeteria and playground areas and perform other student coordinating work with regard to maintaining order, safety, and cleanliness on school property.

V. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. In the cafeteria and playground assist in the enforcement of the rules as determined by the district.
2. Assist students during lunch periods and from established stations during recess.
3. Treat students in a positive, fair, and consistent manner.
4. Assist in the intervention in problematic social interactions among student to foster more positive, considerate behavior.
5. Communicate problems/concerns to teacher and/or nurse, and communicate serious incident problems to the Principal.
6. Complete disciplinary forms in order to report repeated student behavioral problems.
7. Work with other cafeteria/playground coordinators in a positive, professional manner.
8. Inspect the playground equipment and playground regularly. Report problems to the Principal.
9. Perform such other responsibilities consistent with this job description as may be assigned by the building Principal.

Approved on 11/16/06

Agenda # PH-66-07

Revised 12/5/06

Revised 12/2/08

2026-2027 School Year Hourly Rate: $17.50 per hour

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