Cafeteria and Recess Aide (part-time)

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    EQUIPMENT USED: Sanitizers, Broom, Mop, Whistle, Recess Equipment, Walkie Talkie PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions. Aide BASIC FUNCTIONS: The Cafeteria and Recess Aide is responsible for maintaining a safe and orderly atmosphere.

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    A VON G ROVE C HARTER S CHOOL I NSPIRE

    PASSION

    FOR

    LIFELONG

    LEARNING

    ONE

    STUDENT

    AT

    A

    TIME Updated: February 2026

    Cafeteria

    and

    Recess

    Aide BASIC FUNCTIONS: The Cafeteria and Recess Aide is responsible for maintaining a safe and orderly atmosphere

    by

    helping

    and

    supervising

    students

    during

    lunch

    and

    recess.

    The

    position

    requires

    an

    individual

    who

    is

    clean

    in

    work

    habits,

    follows

    safety

    rules,

    cooperates

    with

    school

    staff,

    and

    demonstrates

    a

    happy,

    helpful,

    attitude

    towards

    students.

    . QUALIFICATIONS : 1.

    High

    School

    Diploma

    or

    equivalent

    combination

    of

    education,

    training,

    and/or

    experience.

    2.

    Minimum

    of

    one

    year

    of

    experience

    working

    with

    children

    and/or

    in

    the

    supervision

    of

    children.

    3.

    Works

    independently

    with

    minimal

    supervision

    and

    collaborates

    effectively

    within

    a

    team.

    4.

    Accepts

    responsibility

    and

    demonstrates

    self-motivation.

    5.

    Exhibits

    a

    strong

    work

    ethic,

    effective

    time

    management,

    and

    the

    ability

    to

    multitask

    efficiently.

    6.

    Models

    professional

    and

    ethical

    standards

    in

    interactions

    with

    students,

    parents,

    colleagues,

    and

    the

    community.

    PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 1.

    Planning

    and

    Preparation

    a.

    Review

    daily

    lunch

    and

    recess

    schedules

    and

    routines.

    b.

    Prepare

    cafeteria

    tables,

    lunch

    materials,

    and

    recess

    equipment

    before

    student

    arrival.

    c.

    Familiarize

    yourself

    with

    student

    needs,

    behavior

    plans,

    and

    safety

    protocols.

    d.

    Coordinate

    with

    teachers

    and

    staff

    about

    any

    special

    student

    considerations

    or

    events.

    2.

    Environment

    a.

    Work

    indoors

    in

    the

    cafeteria

    and

    hallways,

    and

    outdoors

    on

    the

    playground

    or

    sports

    areas.

    b.

    Maintain

    a

    safe

    and

    inclusive

    space

    for

    students

    during

    lunch

    and

    recess.

    c.

    Adapt

    supervision

    strategies

    to

    meet

    the

    needs

    of

    active

    student

    groups

    and

    varying

    weather

    conditions.

    d.

    Manage

    noise,

    student

    interactions,

    and

    occasional

    minor

    conflicts

    in

    a

    positive

    and

    calm

    manner.

    3.

    Responsibilities

    a.

    Supervise

    students

    during

    lunch

    and

    recess,

    ensuring

    safety,

    order,

    and

    adherence

    to

    school

    rules.

    b.

    Assist

    students

    with

    opening

    food

    items,

    cleaning

    up,

    and

    maintaining

    cafeteria

    cleanliness.

    c.

    Encourage

    positive

    social

    interactions

    and

    help

    resolve

    minor

    conflicts

    among

    students.

    d.

    Set

    up,

    monitor,

    and

    put

    away

    recess

    equipment

    and

    games.

    e.

    Communicate

    incidents,

    concerns,

    or

    notable

    behaviors

    to

    administration

    or

    teachers

    promptly.

    f.

    Support

    teachers

    and

    staff

    during

    transitions,

    student

    activities,

    and

    special

    events

    4.

    Professional

    and

    Learning

    110

    E AST

    S TATE

    R OAD

    • W EST

    G ROVE

    • PA

    19390

    • 484-667-5000
    • F AX :

    484-667-4101

    • www.agcharter.org

    REPORTS TO: 4-6 Principal STATUS: Part-Time, 10-Month SCHEDULE: 10:15am-2:00pm, Monday-Friday CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt, Hourly LOCATION: State Road Campus - Lower School

    a.

    Share

    a

    commitment

    to

    the

    mission,

    goals,

    and

    objectives

    of

    AGCS,

    and

    serve

    as

    an

    advocate

    for

    student

    success.

    b.

    Participate

    in

    staff

    meetings,

    training

    sessions,

    or

    professional

    development

    opportunities

    as

    directed.

    c.

    Stay

    informed

    about

    school

    policies,

    safety

    procedures,

    and

    student

    support

    strategies.

    d.

    Demonstrate

    flexibility,

    patience,

    and

    a

    commitment

    to

    fostering

    a

    positive

    learning

    environment

    for

    all

    students.

    5.

    Fulfill

    all

    work

    responsibilities

    in

    alignment

    with

    established

    performance

    goals

    and

    annual

    evaluation

    measures.

    6.

    Perform

    other

    responsibilities

    as

    assigned

    by

    the

    Supervisor,

    Principal,

    or

    Head

    of

    School. EQUIPMENT USED: Sanitizers, Broom, Mop, Whistle, Recess Equipment, Walkie Talkie PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions

    of

    this

    job.

    Reasonable

    accommodations

    may

    be

    made

    to

    enable

    individuals

    with

    disabilities

    to

    perform

    the

    essential

    functions.

    Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, and perform repetitive tasks.

    Ability to hear, speak, and see clearly-including close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception,

    and

    the

    ability

    to

    adjust

    focus.

    Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds .

    WORK CONDITIONS:

    Work is performed both indoors (cafeteria, hallways) and outdoors (playground, sports areas).

    Exposure to noise, active student behavior, and weather conditions during outdoor recess.

    Frequent interaction with students and occasional interaction with parents and staff.

    Schedule aligns with school hours for lunch and recess periods, including supervision before and after

    recess

    as

    needed.

    Frequent exposure to moisture, cleaning chemicals, and food odors.

    REQUIRED TRAVEL : Travel between campuses is not required.

    110

    E AST

    S TATE

    R OAD

    • W EST

    G ROVE

    • PA

    19390

    • 484-667-5000
    • F AX :

    484-667-4101

    • www.agcharter.org

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