Cafeteria Assistant

We are seeking a highly motivated and responsible Cafeteria Aide to join our team at Wilton Public Schools. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining a safe and efficient atmosphere in the school cafeteria and at recess.

• Monitor student behavior and ensure proper conduct in the lunchroom and/or at playtime.
• Ensure that all lunchroom rules and processes are adhered to by students.
• Monitor seating for students with special needs or allergies.
• Encourage peaceful resolution of conflicts between students.
• Report disciplinary concerns to building administration or teacher when necessary.
• Organize students into orderly lines for the purchase of food, disposal of wastes, and for dismissal from the cafeteria.
• Manage the evacuation of students in case of an emergency or drill, following school safety plan guidelines.
• Organize group games and activities as needed, or monitor individual playtime.
• Assume responsibility for play equipment as needed.
• Evaluate student injuries, determine the course of action, and perform emergency first aid when necessary.
• Report safety, sanitary, and fire hazards immediately to supervisor.
• Demonstrate regular attendance and punctuality.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Able to be physically active with children at all locations of the program.
• Able to quickly and efficiently move children throughout program activities, school building, or outside areas as necessary for emergency purposes.
• Able to communicate verbally, hear, and understand elementary-aged children.
• Able to sit on the floor or at cafeteria tables with students.

This is an hourly position for the school calendar year. Wilton Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all qualified persons and does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information & testing, Family & Medical Leave status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws.