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Lunch​/Recess Aide

Job in Dunstable, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 01827, USA
Listing for: Groton-Dunstable Regional School District
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-23
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    After School, Elementary School, Child Development/Support, Preschool / Daycare
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 16 USD Hourly USD 16.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Dunstable

Groton-Dunstable Regional School District Swallow Union Elementary School
- Dunstable, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Lunch/Recess Aide

Groton-Dunstable Regional School District Swallow Union Elementary School
- Dunstable, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job : 5931003

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 17, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

ROLE:
To actively supervise the pupils in the cafeteria, playground and throughout the school premises during the lunchtime period.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

General Responsibilities The Lunch/Recess Aide will help with the transition of students to/from the lunchroom. They will also assist students with the orderly procurement of their lunches. The Aide will help supervise students while eating to assure that they are orderly, safe, and mannerly during the lunchtime which may include both indoor and outdoor supervision. The Aide will work with students to learn appropriate lunchroom etiquette, good manners, cleaning up after themselves, and encouraging appropriate, positive intermingling of students

Example of Duties
  • Guiding groups of students to/from lunchroom and classroom and/or play area.
  • Guiding students’ toward appropriate behavior while in lunch line
  • Assisting younger children in getting lunch trays, milk and condiments
  • Helping younger children in opening lunch items
  • Monitoring student behavior and providing appropriate discipline as necessary within guidelines of school rules
  • Assisting students in cleaning up after themselves (spills, wiping tables, disposing of trash, etc)
  • Helping to wash tables, pick up floor trash and ready condiments between lunch sessions and after lunch period.
  • Working with kitchen, custodial and instructional staff to implement ways to make the lunchtime run more smoothly and efficiently
  • Monitoring students for safety and appropriate behavior on the playground
  • Other duties as assigned, assist the staff of the school in getting adequate lunch break while providing appropriate school supervision
  • QUALIFICATIONS:

    Education:

    Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent is required.

    Experience:

    Previous experience working with children is preferred.

    Skills
    • Ability to relate to children in a positive but firm manner
    • Good interpersonal and communication skills with children and adults
    • Ability to work as a member of a team
    • Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children
    • Emotionally resilient in working with challenging behaviors
    Knowledge and Understanding
    • Knowledge and understanding of developmental stages of children physically, emotionally, and cognitively
    • Basic child care health and safety knowledge
    Other
    • Strong work ethic
    • Honest
    • Punctual

    Position Type: Part-time

    Salary: $16 to $16 Per Hour

    Job Categories:

    Support Staff >
    Supervisory Aide

    Welcome to Swallow Union Elementary School

    The original structure of Swallow Union School still stands nestled amongst the rolling farm lands in the town of Dunstable, MA. Although it has expanded through the years to accommodate the growth of the town, the warmth of the staff and high quality education the students receive, as well as the support from the community remains steadfast.

    Job Requirements
    • High School/Trade School degree preferred.
    • Citizenship, residency or work visa required
    Contact Information
    • Jill Jarvis , Principal
    • 522 Main Street
    • Dunstable, Massachusetts 01827
    • Phone:
    • Fax:
    • Email: jjarvis
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