Lunchroom Aide – Elementary School

Lopatcong Township School District
Mr. Israel Marmolejos, Superintendent

Lopatcong Township Elementary School Lopatcong Township Middle School
Krista S. Wayne, Principal Richard A. Bonney, Principal
263 Route 57 321 Stonehenge Drive
Phillipsburg, New Jersey 08865 Phillipsburg, New Jersey 08865
Phone: 908-859-0800 Phone: 908-213-2995
Fax: 908-213-1339 Fax: 908- 213-0373

Employment Opportunity
Lunchroom Aide – Elementary School

Posting Date: January 6, 2025

Position: Lunchroom Aide – Elementary School

2 hours per day

Mandatory

Qualifications: High School Diploma

Ability to work successfully with children and adults to perform assigned duties.

Possess the physical ability to perform assigned duties

Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills

Required criminal history check and proof of U.S. citizenship or resident alien

status

Preferred

Qualifications: Previous experience working with children in a large group setting

Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices

Positive attitude

Patience

Job Description/Responsibilities:

• Supervise children in the lunchroom.

• Maintain a system for orderly food purchase by pupils, disposal of food waste and return of trays

and utensils.

• See that students are seated in assigned areas throughout their time in the cafeteria.

• Circulate among assigned tables during mealtime and assist students with lunches or with help

resolving any minor problems that arise, when necessary.

• Monitor student behavior and inform the Building Principal of any infractions of discipline rules

by students.

• Bring medical problems and injuries to the immediate attention of the School Nurse, Principal or

Designee.

• Organize groups for orderly dismissal from the cafeteria.

• Assist with prep and clean-up of lunchroom tables.

• Follow all policies, rules and procedures established by the School District.

• Maintain confidentiality about students in accordance with District Guidelines.

• Maintain a positive demeanor at all times including, but not limited to, use of appropriate

language.

• Maintain an appropriate record of punctuality and attendance.

• Demonstrate initiative, independence and decision-making appropriate to the performance of tasks

of this position.

• Perform other duties within the scope of employment and clarification as may be assigned.

Starting Date: Immediately

Salary: Based on current Collective Bargaining Agreement

Respond to: Please send resume and letter of interest to:

Krista Wayne, Principal and employment@lopatcongschool.org

waynek@lopatcongschool.org

Deadline: Until a suitable candidate is found.

AA/EOE