Lunchroom Aide (.FTE), Amigos

Hourly Lunchroom Aide (.50 FTE), Amigos

Cambridge Public Schools Amigos School - Cambridge, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job : 5894645

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026

Position :
Hourly Lunchroom Aide (0.50 FTE)

Amigos School

Amigos School Community:

La Escuela Amigos está dedicada a una sólida tradición de excelencia en la educación bilingüe del inglés y el español.

Located in the Cambridgeport neighborhood, Amigos is a comprehensive PK – 8 school. Amigos welcomes students from diverse neighborhoods and cultural backgrounds. Through school-community collaborations, Amigos strives to provide quality out-of-school-time programs that foster linguistic and cultural connections.

Two-way immersion develops high levels of academic achievement, bilingualism, and cultural competencies among students and contributes to the long-term preparation of students for the global economy. Bringing culturally diverse students together in situations in which each has equal status spurs motivation and promotes cohesion, community building, and cooperation. every child’s success.

The Opportunity:

The Bilingual Lunch & Recess Aide supports students during lunch, recess, and related transitions throughout the school day. The aide will actively supervise students, engage them in play and age-appropriate activities, and help organize and manage groups of students in a safe, positive, and inclusive environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Supervise and actively engage students during lunch and recess.
• Organize and facilitate games, activities, and play.
• Support smooth transitions and help maintain safe, orderly spaces.
• Build positive relationships with a diverse student population across PreK–8.
• Communicate effectively with students and staff in both Spanish and English.
• Help students resolve minor conflicts and encourage respectful behavior.
• Support a welcoming and inclusive school environment.
• Clean cafeteria tables and help to get them reset for subsequent lunch periods.
• Help prepare the cafeteria for lunch.

Qualifications:

Fluency in Spanish and English; experience working with children preferred. Candidates should be energetic, patient, dependable, and comfortable actively playing and engaging with students of different ages.

At the Cambridge Public Schools, we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, we welcome and encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.

Position Type: Part-Time

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Cambridge Public Schools
• 135 Berkshire Street
• Cambridge, Massachusetts 02141
• Email: hr