School Aide: Student Support & Lunchroom Supervisor

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York, Department of Education, seeks a school aide to support teachers by relieving them of non-teaching tasks and supervising students during entry, dismissal, lunch and drills. The role prioritizes safety, order, and teamwork with school staff.

Including handling textbooks, assisting with clerical work, monitoring lunchroom routines, bus arrival coordination, and helping students adhere to expectations. No diploma required; strong attendance and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent attendance and punctuality required.
• Ability to work with supervisors and school staff.
• Proven history of good human relations.
• Efficient in carrying out assignments.
• Experience working with students, preferably high school age.
• Able to walk or stand for long periods.
• Capable of lifting up to 10 lbs.
• Bilingual candidates may be considered where needed.

Responsibilities

• Relieves teachers of non-teaching duties as directed.
• Relieves in yard, hall, lavatory, study hall and other monitorial duties.
• Handles, stores, and distributes textbooks and instructional supplies.
• Assists with routine clerical work.
• Assists in maintaining order in the lunchroom and lunch service.
• Monitors arrival and departure of students transported by bus.
• Receives children in lunchroom and assists with washing and lining up for lunch.
• Supervises and leads children in daily activities including entry and dismissal.

Skills

Attendance and punctuality

Teamwork

Work with supervisors

Good human relations

Carry out assignments

Experience with students

Lift up to 10 lbs

Bilingual candidates

Job description

City of New York, Department of Education, seeks a school aide to support teachers by relieving them of non-teaching tasks and supervising students during entry, dismissal, lunch and drills. The role prioritizes safety, order, and teamwork with school staff.

Including handling textbooks, assisting with clerical work, monitoring lunchroom routines, bus arrival coordination, and helping students adhere to expectations. No diploma required; strong attendance and reliability are essential.