Lunch/Recess/Classroom Aide in Colbert, Washington at Northwest Christian Schools

Job Summary:

The Lunch/Recess/Classroom Aide supports students and teachers by providing supervision during lunch and recess, assisting with classroom activities, and helping maintain a safe, orderly, and Christ-centered learning environment. This role works collaboratively with school staff to promote student success and support the daily operations of the school.

Job Responsibilities:

Lunch & Recess Supervision

• Supervise students during lunch periods and recess to promote a safe, positive, and orderly environment.
• Monitor student behavior and encourage respectful interactions consistent with school expectations and values.
• Assist students with problem-solving and conflict resolution while fostering positive social development.
• Enforce playground, lunchroom, and school safety rules with consistency and professionalism.
• Observe and report student injuries, behavioral concerns, or safety issues to appropriate school personnel.
• Assist with student transitions between lunch, recess, classrooms, and other scheduled activities.
• Maintain active supervision of assigned areas, ensuring appropriate student-to-adult oversight at all times.

Classroom Support

• Assist teachers with classroom preparation, organization, and daily instructional activities.
• Provide support to individual students or small groups under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Reinforce lessons, directions, and classroom expectations to help students remain engaged and successful.
• Assist with preparing instructional materials, copying, organizing supplies, and classroom projects.
• Support classroom management efforts by encouraging positive behavior and helping maintain an orderly learning environment.
• Provide supervision during classroom activities, assemblies, field trips, or other school events as assigned.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environment.

Other Details:

• Compensation: $17.13/hour
• Schedule: Part time, approximately 25 hours/week, Monday-Friday. This school year position follows the school calendar for the academic year, including school closures.
• Benefits: Eligible for tuition discount.
• Time Off: Paid personal time off for vacation, illness, appointments, and personal needs. School closures (e.g., Christmas Break, Spring Break) are generally unpaid unless requested by supervisor to complete specific projects/tasks.
• Timeline: Position is anticipated to start late August 2026. Initial review of applicants will begin on 6/3/2026 and continue until the position is filled.

Minimum Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies:

General

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Model a life of personal commitment to Jesus Christ by exemplifying a lifestyle that honors God and actively participating in a local, Bible-believing church. Must be willing to affirm and abide by the Schools’ Statement of Faith.
• Experience working with children in a school, childcare, camp, or similar setting.
• Ability to supervise groups of students while maintaining a safe and positive environment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Must pass a Washington State Patrol and National background check.

Physical

• Extended standing and walking for multiple hours.
• Ability to move quickly to respond to student needs or emergencies.
• Ability to bend, kneel, crouch or reach as needed to assist students and retrieve playground equipment.
• Ability to withstand various weather conditions, including heat, cold, wind and rain.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Northwest Christian Schools is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right to prefer employees who share its Christian faith and values. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status.

Organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.