Lunch Assistant

HACKENSACK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
LUNCH ASSISTANTS

2026 - 2027 SCHOOL YEAR

Description: Lunch Assistant

Job Description:

• Supervise students during the lunch period in the classroom and/or multi-purpose room and while at play on the playground, if applicable.
• Ensure that all students adhere to proper rules of conduct as determined by the administration.
• Ensure that appropriate safety standards in the classroom, the multi-purpose room and on the playground are adhered to by all students.
• Report infractions of the rules to the classroom teacher.
• Report all accidents to the nurse immediately and inform the classroom teacher as to what happened as soon as practical.
• Direct the movement of groups of students to and from the multi-purpose room, academic classrooms and/or the playground.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Principal.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Collegial/collaborative interactive style
• Ability to relate well to students
• General professionalism
• Confidentiality
• Required criminal background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or resident alien status

Working Conditions: Must be available 2.5 hours daily during breakfast/lunch hours at schools; Nellie K. Parker Elementary School

Application Procedure: Apply online via Frontline/AppliTrack

Salary:$22.00 per hour

Selection Procedure: Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted, followed by recommendation made to the Acting Superintendent for Board approval.