Lunch and Aftercare Aide
BelovED Community & Empowerment Academy Charter Schools · Jersey City · $19–$26/hr (stated in the posting)
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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