School Cafeteria & Playground Support Aide

Applitrack; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Township Public Schools in Wayne, New Jersey seeks an Educational Support Staff (Non Certified)/School Cafeteria Playground Aide to assist in supervising cafeteria and playground areas, enforce district rules, and support student safety and well-being.

The role requires at least a high school diploma, strong communication, and the ability to follow directions and work under stress. Reports to the Building Principal and involves close collaboration with teachers and nurses.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to completion of 12th grade.
• Knowledge of school rules and regulations; student needs; first aid; and appropriate rules, student behavior expectations, materials and equipment, etc., needed for student activities.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• In the cafeteria and playground assist in the enforcement of the rules as determined by the district.
• Assist students during lunch periods and from established stations during recess.
• Treat students in a positive, fair, and consistent manner.
• Assist in the intervention in problematic social interactions among students to foster more positive, considerate behavior.
• Communicate problems/concerns to teacher and/or nurse, and communicate serious incident problems to the Principal.
• Complete disciplinary forms in order to report repeated student behavioral problems.
• Work with other cafeteria/playground coordinators in a positive, professional manner.
• Inspect the playground equipment and playground regularly. Report problems to the Principal.
• Perform such other responsibilities consistent with this job description as may be assigned by the building Principal.
• Actively monitor students by circulating on the playground and at recess as designated by the building principal.
• Maintain a presence in both the cafeteria and on the playground by regularly checking all exits and playground equipment.
• Attend to students by maintaining proximity and re-directing as necessary.

Skills

First aid

Student supervision

Communication

Follow directions

Stress management

Education

12th grade completion

Job description

Wayne Township Public Schools in Wayne, New Jersey seeks an Educational Support Staff (Non Certified)/School Cafeteria Playground Aide to assist in supervising cafeteria and playground areas, enforce district rules, and support student safety and well-being.

The role requires at least a high school diploma, strong communication, and the ability to follow directions and work under stress. Reports to the Building Principal and involves close collaboration with teachers and nurses.