Lead Lunch Assistant

- Position Type:
Support Staff/Playground/Lunch Aide - Date Posted:
10/15/2026 - Location:
Wanaque Board of Education - Date Available:
12/01/2026 - Supervises students in the cafeteria during meals.
- Maintains a system for orderly food purchase by pupils, disposal of food waste, and return of trays and utensils.
- Sees that students are seated in assigned areas.
- Circulates among the tables during mealtime so as to be available to children who need help or to resolve any minor problems that arise.
- Informs the assigned teacher 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.
- Assists with hallway line-up of students during lunch distribution.
- Assists in the enforcement of rules and regulations as established by the district to maintain appropriate student management both within the lunchroom and the playground.
- Assists students' use of lavatory facilities during all lunch periods as needed.
- Assists the principal in the scheduling of cafeteria/playground assistants.
- Assists the principal in the supervision of cafeteria/playground assistants.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Salary: $29.61 per hour in accordance with the district's WBEA salary guide.
Benefits: No benefits are provided.
| Lead Lunch Assistant | JobID: 424 |
JOB GOAL:
To assist in the maintenance of an orderly, safe and pleasant atmosphere in the cafeteria by helping and supervising students at mealtime.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: