Cafeteria Playground Assistant - Multiple Vacancies
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Lemon Grove, CA, US
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Lemon Grove School District serves approximately 3,400 students across 8 schools in Lemon Grove, California.
Summary:
The Cafeteria Playground Assistant is responsible for supervising students during lunch and ensuring appropriate behavior. Applicants need a high school diploma and experience with school-aged students.
Requirements:
Credentials: High school diploma or equivalent
Job Description:
Cafeteria Playground Assistant - Multiple Vacancies
Lemon Grove School DistrictDistrict School Sites - Lemon Grove, California Open in Google Maps
Job Details
Job ID:5305184
Application Deadline:Aug 08, 2025 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Posted:Yesterday
Starting Date:Immediately
Job Description
Cafeteria Playground Assistant
Locations: Multiple Vacancies/Multiple District School Sites
Schedule: Varies between 1.5 - 2.5 hours/day positions
Work Year: 204 paid days per year
DEFINITION:
Under the direction of the Site Administrator, supervises students in designated school areas and on school grounds as directed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Supervise students during scheduled lunch time.
Ensure that school rules are followed and student behavior toward staff and other students is appropriate.
Follow assigned area of supervision as provided by Site Administrator.
Monitor lunch lines and students’ verbal and physical actions to ensure an orderly and efficient delivery of lunch items.
Resolve student confrontations in a timely and effective manner.
Monitor groups of students and assigned supervision areas proactively to prevent conflicts or concerns from developing.
Treat all students in a fair, impartial and respectful manner.
Communicate in a calm, neutral and non-confrontational manner.
Refer students to Site Administrator when necessary for discipline support.
Ensure the lunch areas are left clean and orderly by students.
Monitor assigned supervision areas for safety concerns.
Intervene when required to stop harm to a student or students.
Supervise and observe students at play without engaging in student play or games.
NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Perform other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
School rules and regulations; Supervision methods in schools; Safety hazards for students and staff.
ABILITY TO:
Enforce school rules; De-escalate conflicts; Manage student behavior; Intervene proactively; Utilize a computer and 2-way radio; Work collaboratively.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or equivalent; Paid or volunteer experience with school aged students.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
District pre-employment test; Fingerprint clearance from Department of Justice.
ENVIRONMENT:
Indoor and outdoor environments; Seasonal heat, cold and adverse weather conditions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Prolonged standing and walking for extended periods; Hearing and seeing to observe students.
HAZARDS:
Intervening physically to stop conflicts.
Position Type:Part-Time
Salary:$16.90 to $18.66 Per Hour
