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Career Academy South Bend

Lunch Recess Aide

South Bend, IN · On-site

$14.50 - $19/hr

The Lunch/Recess Paraprofessionals provide supervision of students in the lunchroom and at the playground facilities to help ensure a safe and healthy school environment for students. Qualifications ...

Edgewater School District

Lunch/Recess Aide

Edgewater, NJ · On-site

$15.50/hr

Aides/Lunch/Recess Aide Date Posted: 6/8/2026 Location: George Washington School Date Available: 09/01/2026 Closing Date: 08/31/2026 Lunch/Recess Aide * 10-month position, follows the school calendar

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K8 Lunch Recess Paraprofessional

Broomfield, CO

Prospect Ridge Academy
Education Programs Administration • 51 - 200 employees
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$15 - $19.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Monitor students during lunch and recess to ensure safety and well-being.

  • Assist students with opening containers, support behavior management, and communicate concerns to administration.

  • Assess the playground for security and safety of equipment, reporting any concerns to staff.

Job description

Prospect Ridge Academy
Creating Academic, Social, and Ethical Leaders

THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL WORK FROM APPROXIMATELY 10:45 A.M.-1:45 P.M. MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAYS.

Lunch/Recess Paraprofessional Job Description
The K-12 Lunch/Recess Paraprofessional is responsible for the safety and well being of students at lunch and recess. This position will monitor, help, communicate and direct students as needed. 

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Monitor students during lunch and recess.
  • Monitor students in the cafeteria waiting in line and while eating.  
  • Ensure all students have something to eat. Assist students in opening containers during lunch.
  • Assist and support behavior management.
  • Communicate behavioral concerns to administration.
  • Provide assistance for students requiring additional guidance.
  • Assess the playground for security and the condition of the equipment for safety. Report concerns to the appropriate staff member.
  • Ensure the safety of students under all conditions.
  • Demonstrate ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in the school environment and community.
  • Facilitate resolution of problems that might arise with students.
  • Complete other duties as assigned. 

Education and Related Work Experience

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • No experience required.
  • Interest in children and education.
  • Criminal background check is required for hire. 

 Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to communicate with students, staff and parents.
  • Ability to deal with problems involving several variables.
  • Ability to work with limited supervision and to be self-motivated.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with various groups.
  • Strong interpersonal and customer service skills while working with a diverse population. 

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

  • The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds.
  • Vision abilities include close vision, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and the ability to focus.
  • Work is often performed outside with possible exposure to extreme temperatures or loud noises.
  • Work hours may occasionally be extended.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Reporting Relationship

  • This position reports to the School Principal(s).
  • Direct Reports: none

 Compensation & Benefits

Prospect Ridge Academy offers a comprehensive total compensation package for employees working 0.75 FTE or greater, including:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Multiple plan options designed to support you and your family's health and wellness.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts Options for health care and dependent care expenses.
  • Life & Disability Coverage Employer-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
  • Retirement Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement plan with both employee and employer contributions.
  • Paid Time Off Paid Annual Leave (PAL) beginning on your first day of work, plus 1115 paid holidays per year (depending on contract length).
  • Mental Health & Well-being Access to confidential resources and support for mental and emotional wellness.

Employees working less than 0.75 FTE are eligible for PERA retirement contributions and paid holidays.

Hiring Range: $18.34 - $20.63



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