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

To assist in the maintenance of an orderly, safe and pleasant atmosphere in the cafeteria by helping and supervising students at mealtime.

• 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.

Postings current as of 10/17/2026 4:23:27 AM CST.