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Springbrook Elementary

Cafeteria/Recess Aide

Pay: $17.10/hr

Posted: 07/08/2026

Location: Westerly, RI (Onsite)

Last Updated: 5 days ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Busser, Banquet Worker, or Cafeteria Attendant assists with food service at a restaurant, large banquet hall or cafeteria. Removes used dishes, sets tables with clean dishes and linens, replenishes foods served at food stations or buffet tables, and provides water, coffee or other beverages for patrons.

$35,519 / year median in Rhode Island

+6% projected growth

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Job Description

Cafeteria/Recess Aide Westerly Public Schools (RI) Springbrook Elementary - Westerly, Rhode Island This job is also posted in Rhode Island State DOE Consortium Job Board, and Westerly Public Schools Job Details

Job ID:

5821361

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Sep 1, 2026 Job Description

Job Title:

Cafeteria/Recess Aide Location:

Springbrook Elementary

Class Title:

FTE:

0.3 -

Part Time Effective Date:

09/01/2026

Rate of Pay:

$17.10

Supervision Received:

School Level Administration

Job Summary:

Provide support to the educational process with specific responsibility focused on supporting the needs of students during breakfast and/or lunch and while students are at recess.

Responsibilities:

Maintains confidentiality regarding all aspects of position. Actively supervises indoor and outdoor playground activity including walking around the play area/cafeteria to observe many students at once. Helps children while in the cafeteria with buying lunch, opening food items and cleaning up. Supports children by coordinating teams and playground games. Supervises playground activity to ensure safe and friendly play and exercise. Lines students up quietly to transition from cafeteria to outside playground or from outside playground to cafeteria. Helps students manage typical peer conflict. Adhere to PBIS standards set in each building by utilizing the positive reward system frequently and use the scripted PBIS interview for minor infractions. Report major disciplinary issues in a timely fashion. Check the physical playground daily before students utilize it to ensure that all equipment is safe and the area is free of debris and litter. Carry and utilize the walkie-talkie system. Works within assigned areas using the SMILE strategy Scan, Move, Listen, Engage. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Experience:

1-2 years supervising children.

Education:

Must have a high school diploma, or equivalent.

Certification & Licensing:

None

Physical Requirements:

Walk, climb stairs, bend and lift up to 45lbs

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$17.10 to $17.10 Per Hour