Playground Supervisor/Lunchroom Aide

Somerset-Berkley-and-Somerset-Public-School; Somerset (MA); On-site; USD 9,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

Somerset-Berkley-and-Somerset-Public-School is seeking a part-time Playground Supervisor/Lunchroom Aide at South Elementary School in Somerset, MA to support both lunchroom operations and playground supervision. The role emphasizes a calm, organized mealtime environment and safe outdoor activities.

Candidates should have a high school diploma (preferred) and strong communication skills to interact with students and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred
• Ability to work effectively with adults and students
• Good communications and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Organizes students for lunch line and monitors seating at tables.
• Assists younger students with utensils and dining etiquette.
• Maintains orderly, pleasant lunchroom ambience and resolves minor issues.
• Supervises students during playtime and coordinates group activities.
• Directs movement of groups to and from the playground and participates in safety checks.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma preferred

Job description

Somerset Berkley and Somerset Public Schools South Elementary School - Somerset, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Playground Supervisor/Lunchroom Aide

Somerset Berkley and Somerset Public Schools South Elementary School - Somerset, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5926076

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 14, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOB GOAL: Lunchroom Aide—To help establish and maintain a calm and pleasant atmosphere in the cafeteria so that students may find mealtime a time to relax after the tasks of the morning and to refresh themselves for the tasks of the afternoon.

Playground Supervisor—to enable students, through meaningful playground leadership, to enjoy the group interaction and physical exercise which are an integral part of the district educational program.

• Organizes students into orderly lines for purchasing food, and sees that they go to assigned tables.
• Helps students develop and observe proper dining habits, both in terms of etiquette and nutrition.
• Assists younger students with use of utensils when needed.
• Organizes students for orderly disposal of food waste, trays, and utensils.
• Organizes groups for orderly dismissal from the lunchroom.
• Circulates among the tables during the meal period so as to be available to help children who need help and to resolve any minor problems that arise.
• Informs any attending teacher at once of any serious infraction of disciplinary rules by students.
• Calls immediately for an attending teacher in the event of any argument involving more than two students; any incident involving physical confrontation; and any incident that appears to be of more than monetary disruption.
• Supervises students at playtime and maintains a harmonious atmosphere on the playground.
• Organizes group games and activities.
• Assumes responsibility for play equipment.
• Takes part in in-service training programs
• Directs the movement of groups to and from the playground.

Position Type: Part-time

Salary: $17 to $17 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Supervisory Aide

Welcome to South Elementary School

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Somerset Public Schools/Somerset Berkley Regional School District is in compliance with the U.S. Civil Service Rights Act of 1964 and the Title IX Educational Amendments of 1972, Part 86 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The School Districts provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, active military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, homelessness, ancestry, ethnic background, national origin or any other category protected by state or federal laws in the administration of its educational and employment policies, or in its programs or activities.

Job Requirements

• QUALIFICATIONS:1. High school diploma preferred 2. Ability to work effectively with adults and students 3. Good communications and interpersonal skills REPORTS TO: Principal TERMS OF: EMPLOYMENT182 Days per year (Student calendar plus training requirements) SALARY: $17.50 per hour 3 Hours per day
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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