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Cafeteria/Recess Aide

The Village Charter School

Trenton · Mercer County

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Position Type: Support Staff

Date Posted: February 27, 2026

Location: The Village Charter School

Closing Date: June 30, 2026

Job Details

  • The Village Charter School Cafeteria/Recess Aides
  • Pay:$22.00 per hour
  • Job Type: 10 - month part-time position
  • Work Location: In person The Village Charter School101 Sullivan Way
  • Trenton, NJ 08628

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or Associates Degree in a related field preferred
  • Demonstrates ability to work successfully with children and adults
  • Required criminal history background check
  • Mandated professional development Reports to: Principal/Assistant Principal Supervises: The lunchroom/playground and activities under the direction of the building principal.
  • Supervise students in the cafeteria during meals.
  • Establish an efficient and orderly means of purchasing lunches/food items fromthe cafeteria.
  • Circulate among the tables during the mealtime so as to be available to children who need help or resolve problems that arise.
  • Help students develop proper eating habits in the areas of manners and nutrition.
  • Inform administration of any serious infraction of discipline rules by students.
  • Observe students not eating lunch and call to the attention of the classroom teacher.
  • Ensure the cleanliness of tables and surrounding areas by washing tables when students leave the cafeteria.
  • Monitor actively the time to ensure students return to class immediately at the end of lunch and recess
  • Assist in establishing, implementing and supervising orderly disposal of food waste, return of trays and dismissal from the cafeteria.
  • Attend mandatory training and other meetings as scheduled
  • Perform any other duties or

Responsibilities

  • designated by the Principal.
  • Supervise students and maintain a cooperative atmosphere during recess.
  • Circulate among students and attempt to resolve minor problems as they arise.
  • Provide playground equipment and assume responsibility for daily storage after playground period.
  • Assist in organizing various play activities and games as approved by buildingadministration.
  • Supervise dismissal of students from playground area.
  • Inform building administration immediately of any serous disciplinary problems.
  • Question any non-school visitors and refer them to main office to sign in.
  • Keep building administration informed of any safety concerns.
  • Establish and maintain a safe environment during recess.
  • Perform any other duties or

Responsibilities

  • designated by the Principal
  • EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENTVillage Charter School is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a workplace free fromdiscrimination and harassment
  • All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law
  • We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.Legal References: N.J.S.A. 18A; N.J.A.C. 6A; ADA; FLSA; NJ First Act.