Lunch ​/ Recess Aide -- Liberty Local Schools

Lunch / Recess Aide -- Liberty Local Schools

Trumbull County ESC Liberty Local Schools - Youngstown, Ohio

Position:

• Lunch / Recess Aide
• 3.75 Hr., 180 day Contract

Location:

• Liberty Local School District

Reports to:

• PreK-2, 3-6 School Principal

Liberty Local Schools Mission Statement:

• The Liberty Local School District partners with a diverse community to provide excellent educational programs to prepare future-ready students.

Position Overview:

• The Lunch and Recess Aide is an essential role in ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment for students during lunch and recess. This position involves monitoring student activities, promoting positive behavior, and supporting the overall well-being of children during meal and playtime.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee student behavior during lunch and recess to maintain a safe, respectful, and positive atmosphere.
• Support the serving of meals, including helping students with food choices, maintaining the cleanliness of meal areas, and ensuring proper portion sizes.
• Assist in keeping the lunchroom and playground areas clean and organized by managing waste disposal and ensuring sanitary conditions.
• Encourage active play during recess, ensuring that students engage in safe and inclusive activities while promoting teamwork and good sportsmanship.
• Assist students and foster positive interactions among peers to support social development.
• Build rapport with students, addressing any questions or concerns they may have, and communicating effectively with school staff regarding any issues that arise.
• Work in collaboration with teachers, cafeteria staff, and other supervisors to ensure seamless transitions between lunch and recess activities.

Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or equivalent and an associate's degree or higher in education or a related field are preferred.
• Experience working with children in an educational setting is preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Patience, empathy, and a passion for helping students succeed.

Preferred

Skills:

• Experience with classroom management and differentiated instruction.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, and engage with students and staff for extended periods.

Additional Information:

• The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the district.

Application Process:

• A Liberty Local Schools application - available for download online at: libertylocalschools.org/Our-District/Employment
• A letter of interest and resume with other information the applicant deems essential to:

Natalie Wright, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Board of Education Office 4115 Shady Road Youngstown OH 44505 natalie.wright.oh.us

The Liberty Local School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate with regard to its employment policies, personnel practices, or educational programs on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, or age. No question on the application is asked for the purpose of limiting or excluding any applicant's consideration for employment because of his or her race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, or age.

Any person who knowingly makes a false statement is guilty of falsification under Section 2921.13 of the Revised Code, which is a misdemeanor of the first-degree.