About this role
Job Title: Elementary Lunchroom Aide Schedule: Monday–Friday, 10:45 AM – 1:15 PM Position Summary Ipswich Public Schools is seeking a dependable and caring Lunchroom Aide to support student supervision during lunch and recess periods at the elementary level. This role is essential in maintaining a safe, welcoming, and structured environment for students. Responsibilities
• Supervise students in the cafeteria, serving lines, and at recess (indoor and outdoor).
• Assist younger students with opening food and milk containers.
• Encourage positive play and recommend activities to promote an orderly recess environment.
• Provide lunchroom cleanup between lunch periods, including sanitizing and wiping tables.
• Ensure safe use of play equipment and report repair needs to the building principal.
• Reinforce expected behavioral guidelines during lunch and recess.
• Report all student accidents or incidents promptly to the building principal.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
• Ability to work positively with children and staff.
• Strong supervision skills for large groups of students.
• Dependable, punctual, and committed to student safety.
Physical Working Conditions
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and stooping.
• Lifting, reaching, and twisting to clean cafeteria tables.
• Work performed both indoors and outdoors, in all weather conditions