Lunch/Recess Aide

Newport Public School District • Newport, RI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lunch/Recess Aide will assist in maintaining an orderly, safe, and pleasant atmosphere in the cafeteria and on the playground by helping and supervising students during lunch and recess time. This role involves direct supervision of students, implementation of school programs, and adherence to administrative protocols.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Ability to interact well with students, parents, and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with children and adults.
• Ability to maintain high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of all staff and individuals working with students.
• Must be dependable and be able to perform all assigned duties.
• Must pass state/national criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students during lunchtime, including when students are getting their lunch, eating, and cleaning up as needed. Use the chain of command appropriately for any issues or discipline problems encountered when interacting with students.
• Assists in following protocol established by administration for orderly disposal of food waste, return of trays, and dismissal from the cafeteria.
• Supervise children during recess outside or inside (classroom activities during inclement weather).
• Implement Recess Rocks program at every recess. Utilize the school wide PBIS and Open Circle language to support behavior management.
• Provide playground equipment and assume responsibility for daily storage after playground period.
• Assumes any other duties delegated by the supervisor and the supervisor may make any adjustment in the scope of responsibilities as outlined above which will be in the interest of the school.
• Carry and appropriately utilize the walkie talkie system daily.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED