Cafeteria/Playground Aide (Davenport Complex)

- Position Type:
Support Staff - Date Posted:
10/16/2026 - Location:
Davenport Complex - Date Available:
12/01/2026 - Closing Date:
10/30/2026
| Cafeteria/Playground Aide (Davenport Complex) | JobID: 3504 |
Job Title: Cafeteria/Playground Aide (Davenport Complex)
Reports to: Building Principal/Assistant Principal
Job Purpose: To assist in the maintenance of an orderly, safe and pleasant atmosphere in the cafeteria and playground by helping and supervising students at mealtime and recess.
Qualifications-Required
High school diploma
Demonstrated ability to work successfully with elementary age children
Ability to handle a high-energy environment
Ability to assist in the handling of student behavioral issues and emergency situations
Able to submit the Sexual Misconduct/Child Abuse Disclosure Form
Able to pass the Criminal History Review
Able to pass the Pre-employment Physical
Qualifications-Desired
Previous experience working with children
Previous experience working in a school district
CPR Certified
Duties/Responsibilities
Supervises students in the cafeteria during meals
Maintains a system for the disposal of food waste, trays, and utensils
Sees that students are seated in assigned areas
Circulates among the tables during the mealtime to be available to children who need help or to resolve any minor problems that arise
Informs administration of any serious infractions of discipline rules by students
Ensures the cleanliness of tables and surrounding areas
Organizes groups for orderly dismissal from the cafeteria
Supervises students on the playground during recess
Maintains a system for orderly arrival and dismissal of the playground area
Sees that students are playing in assigned areas
Circulates throughout the play area during recess to be available to children who need help or to resolve any minor problems that arise
Informs administration of any serious infractions of discipline rules by students on the playground
Ensures the collection and storage of playground equipment
Performs other related duties as assigned by the building principal
Working Conditions
School building
Cafeterias
Outdoor environments, such as the playground and field
Flexible mid-day Schedule
$16.64/hour
15 hours/week; 3 hours/day
No Medical/Dental Benefits
Physical Requirements: (These are requirements that an individual must perform in order to do the basic functions of this position.)
Ability to work with elementary age students
Ability to walk up/down stairs and across schools
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Ability to have endurance to actively interact with the students indoors or outdoors
Good physical condition which enables candidate to execute all responsibilities associated with the position
Direct Reports
N/A
Application Procedure:
Apply Online
Selection Procedure:
Interview
Egg Harbor Township Board of Education is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer