Supervisory Aide – Cafeteria/Playground (26-27 SY)

Reports to: Building Administration. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt.

Schedule

Student Calendar (Full year, 176 days). Anticipated hours: 10:30 am–1:00 pm (2.5 hours/day). Evenings and weekends free.

Pay

Pay rate: $17.42–$23.42 per hour (based on experience).

About the role

We are looking for a positive, dependable Supervisory Aide to support cafeteria and playground supervision. This part-time position aligns with the school calendar and is ideal for retirees, college students, or anyone seeking a rewarding way to engage with children while maintaining free evenings and weekends.

Under the direct supervision of the Building Principal, the Supervisory Aide ensures a safe, orderly, and positive environment during non-instructional periods, focusing on student behavior and safety in the cafeteria and on outdoor recreation grounds. The role supports the social-emotional development of middle school students by enforcing school-wide behavioral expectations and intervening in peer conflicts.

Responsibilities

Cafeteria Supervision

• Monitor student behavior during lunch periods, ensuring students remain seated, keep noise levels appropriate, and follow “flow of traffic” procedures for food lines and waste disposal.
• Assist students in maintaining a clean environment by overseeing the dismissal of tables and ensuring spills or trash are handled promptly.
• Proactively identify and de-escalate social friction or peer conflicts common in the middle school environment.

Playground & Recreational Supervision

• Patrol the outdoor playground or indoor space (during inclement weather) to ensure students are using equipment safely and adhering to boundary limits.
• Intervene in rough play, unauthorized activities, or potential bullying to maintain a secure environment.

General Student Support

• Escort student groups between the cafeteria, playground, and classrooms to ensure timely and orderly transitions.
• Provide detailed verbal or written reports to administration regarding disciplinary infractions, injuries, or significant social concerns.
• Follow established district protocols for student injuries or emergency drills during non-instructional times.

Additional Duties

• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the Principal.

Requirements

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Successful prior experience working in a supervisory position in a school district or with children is preferred.

Certification/License: Paraprofessional or Substitute License is preferred.

Skills

• 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 positive relationships with students.
• 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.

Work Environment

The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Work in a standard school environment, including the cafeteria and playground.
• Physical demands include some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity.
• Generally requires sitting, walking, and standing for reasonable durations.
• Performed under a generally hazard-free environment.