Middle School Lunchroom Aide

BERLIN TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB POSTING Position: DDE Middle School Lunchroom Aide Location: Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School Application Deadline: Until Filled Available : September 2, 2026 Posting Date: August 12, 2026 The Middle School Lunch Aide ensures a safe, orderly, and respectful environment in the cafeteria and designated common areas during student lunch periods for grades 4 through 8. This position requires active supervision, strong communication skills tailored to pre-teens and early adolescents, and the ability to maintain consistent routine and safety standards across multiple lunch shifts.

Key Responsibilities

Student Supervision & Conduct Actively monitor students during all assigned lunch periods across grades 4 through 8, circulating throughout the cafeteria rather than remaining seated. Reinforce school-wide behavioral expectations and cafeteria rules using proactive, age-appropriate strategies. Address minor behavioral concerns promptly and calmly; report major discipline issues or repeated misconduct to building administration.

Promote a respectful, inclusive, and positive dining environment for all students. Safety & Logistics Assist with student flow entering and exiting the cafeteria to ensure efficient transitions between grade-level lunch periods. Ensure students remain in designated areas during their assigned lunch periods (cafeteria, hallways, or outdoor areas, if applicable).

Monitor for student safety, medical emergencies, or dietary concern awareness (e.g., severe allergies or designated nut-free seating). Assist students with basic cafeteria needs (condiment stations, recycling/waste disposal, line management). De-escalation: Ability to remain calm under pressure and de-escalate minor peer conflicts before they escalate.

Key Qualifications & Requirements Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. Experience: Prior experience working with upper elementary or middle school-aged children preferred. Physical Demands: Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move continuously for the duration of the 2-hour shift. Background Check: Must clear required state/district criminal background checks and child protection clearances prior to hire.

Position Available : September 2, 2026 For consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume: https://www.applitrack.com/btwpschools/onlineapp/ The Berlin Township Public Schools is an EOE/AA