Lunchroom/Playground Assistants (Wilcox)

Location: Wilcox Primary School

Days per year: 193 days (includes 9 paid holidays)
Hours per day: 3 hours per day
Salary range: Starts at $17.16 per hour

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of the building Principal, to assist in maintaining an orderly and safe atmosphere in the cafeteria, on the playground, and in other designated locations by helping and supervising students at mealtime and playtime in accordance with Board policy and established district procedures.

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.
• Reports to teachers, principal, nurse and/or security personnel as appropriate regarding infractions, safety concerns, injuries, or other issues involving students.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational and problem-solving skills.
• 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.

Physical and Mental Demands

Works in standard school environment and in outdoor weather.

Requirements

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

• Educational Aide Permit issued by the Ohio Department of Education.
• Successful prior experience working as a lunch or food service aide, preferably in a school district or with children.