School Cafeteria & Recess Aide (4 hrs/day)

Phoenixville Area School District (official); Phoenixville (Chester County); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Phoenixville Area School District is seeking a part-time lunch/food service aide to assist in maintaining an orderly and safe atmosphere in the cafeteria, playground, and other designated areas by supervising students during mealtimes and playtime. Under the supervision of the building Principal, the role involves helping with meal processes, supervising students, and reporting safety concerns.

The position requires reliable transportation per district guidelines and availability for every

Qualifications

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational and problem solving skills.
• Bilingual oral skills (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality about students in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and district guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assists in supervising students in the cafeteria during mealtime.
• Assists in making sure that tables and surrounding areas are clean.
• Assists in supervising the playground/classroom during the lunch hour.
• Assists students with orderly food purchases, distribution of food, disposal of food waste, and return of trays and utensils.
• Ensures that students remain seated in assigned areas throughout their time in the cafeteria.
• Circulates among assigned tables during the mealtime to be available as needed.
• Organizes groups of students for orderly dismissal from the cafeteria.
• Assists with supervising students in libraries, and escorting students to and from school buses.
• Reports to teachers, principal, nurse and/or security personnel as appropriate regarding infractions, safety concerns, injuries, or other issues involving students.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)

Job description

Phoenixville Area School District is seeking a part-time lunch/food service aide to assist in maintaining an orderly and safe atmosphere in the cafeteria, playground, and other designated areas by supervising students during mealtimes and playtime. Under the supervision of the building Principal, the role involves helping with meal processes, supervising students, and reporting safety concerns.

The position requires reliable transportation per district guidelines and availability for every