Lunch Assistant - Salem Avenue Elementary School 2025 - 2026

Washington County Public Schools (MD) • Hagerstown, MD

33d • $15 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the principal, provide supervision of the students while eating lunch and during playground period.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with students and adults.
• Ability to supervise students.
• Regular and predictable attendance which is an essential function of this position.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Required prolonged periods of standing or walking.
• Ability to sufficiently and efficiently move throughout the building and grounds for extended periods.
• Must have the use of sensory skills to effectively communicate and interact with others as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, and hear.
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
• Ability to move, raise, lower, push, pull, and carry objects up to 20 lbs. on an irregular basis.
• Must be able to bend, crouch, stoop, reach, and climb.
• Will be subjected to loud noises, food odors, temperature variations, interactions, crowded areas, and traffic flow associated with a highly populated environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervision and management of up to 90-100 students in the cafeteria.
• Have students maintain a minimum noise level.
• Have students maintain good table manners and good discipline.
• Address disturbances and react positively with students.
• Distribute lunch condiments (ketchup, etc.) at the tables.
• Help students with trays, opening thermos bottles, etc.
• Assist with dismissal - guides students in an orderly fashion from cafeteria to classroom.
• Wipe the tables after each group of students.
• Supervision and management of 90-100 students on the playground.
• Dismiss students in an orderly fashion from the cafeteria or classroom to the playground.
• Help students organize playground games when needed.
• Resolve minor student conflicts in a diplomatic manner.
• Work cooperatively with others with the aim of fostering a friendly work environment.
• Demonstrate courteous and professional demeanor to all stakeholders of Washington County Public Schools.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees