Lunch and Aftercare Aide

    Highlights

    Following the direction of the Lunch/Aftercare Coordinator and Principal, the Lunch/Aftercare Aide will have responsibilities that include but are not limited to the following daily tasks: Guiding groups of students to/from the lunchroom and classroom and/or play area in a single file line and redirecting behavior when needed i.e, quiet in the hallways, hands to themselves, staying in a single file line. A willingness to engage in light cleaning tasks (e.g collecting trash, helping to clean off tables) and assisting young scholars to manage their lunches (e.g opening milk cartons).

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationJersey City, NJ

    Description

    Beloved Community Charter School is seeking a reliable, energetic individual to supervise and support our scholars during their lunch, recess and aftercare classes. Following the direction of the Lunch/Aftercare Coordinator and Principal, the Lunch/Aftercare Aide will have responsibilities that include but are not limited to the following daily tasks:

    • Guiding groups of students to/from the lunchroom and classroom and/or play area in a single file line and redirecting behavior when needed i.e, quiet in the hallways, hands to themselves, staying in a single file line.
    • Assist in maintaining an orderly and safe atmosphere in the cafeteria, during recess (indoor or outdoor) and in the aftercare classroom by helping and supervising students.
    • Ensure that scholars remain seated in assigned areas throughout lunch or aftercare.
    • Remind and redirect scholars about expectations for safe and respectful behavior in the cafeteria, recess areas and aftercare classroom.
    • Help keep cafeteria tables clean for the next meal seating or class
    • Stay with your assigned classes during your shifts, unless directed otherwise.
    • Accompany scholars during transitions to ensure smooth transitions
    • Offer help for homework during aftercare classes
    • Circulate in classrooms to make sure scholars are following school rules.
    • Cleaning up classrooms after the aftercare classes are dismissed.
    • Perform other related duties as needed.

    Schedule:

    Mon-Fri First shift between 11:00 am - 2:00pm; Second shift 3:15pm - 5:30pm

    Requirements

    • Previous experience in working with children of different grade levels
    • A high school diploma or such qualifications as the Board may deem appropriate
    • Must be comfortable redirecting inappropriate behavior from scholars when needed
    • Effective verbal and written communication skills
    • Effective organization and problem-solving skills
    • Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure
    • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others
    • Maintain confidentiality about scholars when personal situations arise
    • Able to work in a fast paced, high energy environment and interact positively with scholars representing a diverse range of behaviors and needs
    • Ability to stand for long periods of time (2+ hrs)
    • A willingness to engage in light cleaning tasks (e.g collecting trash, helping to clean off tables) and assisting young scholars to manage their lunches (e.g opening milk cartons)
    • A willingness to work both indoors and outdoors (even during cold weather and light precipitation)
    • Flexibility

    Benefits

    Pay: $19-26 per hour

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