Substitute Cafeteria Recess Aides (Elementary)

Substitute Cafeteria Recess Aides (Elementary) Lower Merion School District Elementary Schools - Ardmore, Pennsylvania This job is also posted in Lower Merion School District Job Details

Job ID:

5710481

Application Deadline:

May 27, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description Lower Merion School District is seeking to hire Substitute Cafeteria Recess Aides at our Elementary Schools.

Summary Description:

Cafeteria/Recess Aides supervise students during their lunch and recess break. CRA(s) monitor students as they eat their lunch and then as they move from lunchroom to playground or in the case of inclement weather, back to the classroom. CRA(s) are responsible for monitoring student safety and behavior during this non-instructional time. On the playground, CRA(s) take direction from the Recess Captains regarding student activities and play.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Monitor students while they move through the cafeteria line to pick up their lunch and move into the cafeteria. Ensure that students sit in assigned seating if that is the procedure in the school. Monitor students as they eat their lunch taking care to ensure that procedures are followed to safeguard students with food allergies and other medical conditions Ensures that students clean their respective eating areas prior to leaving the cafeteria, removes residual debris in between lunch periods as needed, and may assist in delivering lunches to students. Monitor the playground area for strangers and any suspicious or dangerous activity and report it to the principal. Be familiar with the guidelines for safely securing the children in the event of a weather-related emergency or one that involves other danger to the safety of the children. Performs other related duties as assigned by the School Principal and/or Recess Captains. Applicant must provide Act 34 and 151 clearances and FBI registration number for clearance. Clearances must be less than one year old. Cafeteria Recess Aides pay rate: $20.91 per hour (for the 25-26 school year) 3 hours per day; specific hours will be confirmed with

Building Principal About Lower Merion School District:

LMSD is committed to providing the finest public education available, anywhere. The District is committed to excellence and continuous improvement; the District strives to ensure that all students achieve their highest level of critical thinking and creativity, that they value themselves and the diversity of others, and that they are knowledgeable, contributing citizens capable of excelling in a rapidly changing world. This is accomplished by individuals engaging in innovative, active experiences tailored to myriad ways of learning and in partnership with our community. The entire District Administrative team strives to fulfill the District's vision for its students, in accordance with the District's strategic plan. LMSD values diversity in the workplace and has a firm commitment to equal opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process. We seek to recruit, develop and retain highly qualified and diverse individuals. The District maintains ongoing initiatives to address equity in the workplace and in the classroom and is dedicated to providing a safe workplace for all employees. Check out our website to learn more about the District's commitment to inclusivity and belonging.

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//www.lmsd.org/about-lmsd/inclusivity. The District strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race; color; creed; religion; sex; age; national origin; ethnicity; marital status; sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity; honorably discharged veteran or military status; the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability; or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability. Please contact Kyra Gordon for accommodation requests at gordonk@lmsd.org.

Position Type:

Part-Time

Salary:

$20.91 Per Hour