Non-Instructional Assistant Cafeteria and /or Playground - Part Time - Johnson Elementary School

Mesa USD 4 • Mesa, AZ

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Non-Instructional Assistant monitors students in the cafeteria and/or on the playground to support their safety and welfare, and communicates observations or incidents that may affect students’ well-being. The role includes assisting students during lunchtime, encouraging acceptable behavior, responding to immediate safety concerns, and completing routine cleanup. This is a part-time position at Johnson Elementary School, scheduled for 17.5 hours per week over a 9.25-month calendar. The base hourly rate is $16.56. Annual performance pay is available. Verified like experience beyond the requirement may qualify for a 1% increase to the base hourly rate per year, up to ten years; an AA or higher degree not required for the position may qualify for an additional 1%. Benefits are not provided. Regular, on-time attendance is required.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Experience working with and/or supervising children.
• Ability to manage small groups of children.
• Ability to work well with students, staff, and parents.
• Ability to enforce school and/or district rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Effective verbal and written communication with students, parents, and staff.
• Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including continuous standing and/or walking, occasional lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling up to 10 pounds, and the required sensory abilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor students in the cafeteria and/or on the playground.
• Counsel and/or intervene with students to support acceptable behavior.
• Report observations and/or incidents relating to students to appropriate school personnel.
• Respond to emergencies to address immediate safety concerns.
• Assist students during lunchtime.
• Perform routine cleaning tasks, including cleaning spills on tables and floors.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Assist with other duties appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools.

What This Job Offers

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