Recess Lunch Aide - South Row Elementary School

Recess Lunch Aide – South Row Elementary School

Chelmsford Public Schools – South Row Elementary – Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Job : 5331615

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 12, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 25, 2025

Job Goal: To provide student supervision to maintain a well‑organized, smoothly‑functioning school environment. Duties include supervising students during recess and lunch periods. During lunch, assist students in opening lunch materials, cleaning tables, and monitoring social interactions. During recess, closely monitor students for safety, social interactions, and appropriate play.

Assist teachers and other professional personnel in classroom, office, and library settings with miscellaneous tasks as needed.

• Supervise students during recess and lunch periods.
• Assist students with lunch procedures and maintain a clean environment.
• Ensure student safety and monitor social interactions.
• Collaborate with a team of recess aides to provide a safe and caring environment.
• Offer assistance to teachers, staff, and other personnel as requested.

• High School Diploma.
• Experience working with children.
• Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities at the elementary level.
• Experience working with age‑appropriate students in a school setting.
• Ability to accept alternatives to the above qualifications, as deemed appropriate.

Reports to: School Principal

Work Days: 181‑day work year

Hours per week: 15 hours per week

Position Type: Part‑time

• Instructional Support >
  Paraprofessional / IA
• Support Staff >
  Food Service
• Support Staff >
  Safety/Security
• Support Staff >
  Supervisory Aide

South Row is currently the smallest elementary school in Chelmsford with a student population of approximately 420 students in grades K‑4. We have four sections at each grade level with class sizes ranging from 20‑25. South Row prides itself on having a very happy and friendly school culture where all the adults work in collaboration with one another to help our students learn and grow.

“Whatever it Takes” has become our unofficial school motto!

Chelmsford Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required