Substitute Crossing Guard

Job Details

• Position Type:
  Service Workers
• Date Posted: 4/22/2025
• Location:
  
  Police Department
• Date Available:
  
  TBD

The Town of West Hartford Board of Education has openings for the position of Substitute Crossing Guard. This is a part‑time school year position. The hours per week are determined based on need. This position is supervised by the Sergeant of the West Hartford Police Department. The current starting pay is $22.65 per hour, typically a morning and afternoon post.

• Ensure the safety of all pedestrians and children at assigned post.
• Stop traffic at appropriate times.
• Enter the intersection prior to the first pedestrian and remain until the last is safely across.
• Wear safety vest and use handheld stop sign to control traffic.
• Display positive role model characteristics by demonstrating appropriate street‑crossing skills and behavior to children.

• Ability to interact cordially and communicate effectively with the public, including children.
• Ability to assess and evaluate situations effectively.
• Ability to identify critical issues quickly and accurately.
• Ability to enter the crosswalk and remain until everyone has safely crossed.
• Ability to work outside in temperature conditions from extreme heat to extreme cold while wearing appropriate uniforms and safety equipment.

Recommended:
Crossing Guards should carry a cell phone in case of emergency; have an email address for important communication from Supervisor; have personal transportation rather than public transportation to be at assigned post timely.

High School Diploma or equivalent. Candidates must meet the highest legal and ethical standards and undergo a background investigation before any offer of employment. A post‑offer employment physical will be conducted as a condition of employment.

Applications may be accessed from the Town's website thartfordct.gov under "job openings". Applications must be completed by the Final date to receive applications, unless the Director of Human Resources extends such date.

The Town of West Hartford provides a workplace that does not discriminate in any way on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, military or veteran status, political belief, criminal record, disability or any other protected status in accordance with applicable state or federal law.

The Town of West Hartford provides reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you need an accommodation on the application or testing process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 860‑561‑7488 or email Alan Horner. Individuals who do not have access to a computer or need assistance completing an online application may visit the Noah Webster Library or its branches for access and assistance.