Noon Aide

Westborough Public Schools 3210005 Armstrong Elementary School - Westborough, Massachusetts

This job is also posted in Westborough Public Schools

Job : 5795220

Final date to receive applications: Jul 06, 2026 6:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 2, 2026

The Armstrong Elementary School, Westborough, MA, seeks a dynamic Noon Aide (lunch/recess monitor) to join our caring staff beginning in the  school year.

Monday-Friday 11:15-1:30 (Armstrong)

The Westborough Public Schools seek professionals who are excited to join a high-performing district where academic excellence, equity and wellness are our core values.

• We are an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district whose stellar staff provides high quality services for our diverse students and their families.
• We educate approximately 4,000 students from Pre‑K through age 22, from homes that speak almost 30 different languages. Our student population is approximately 54% Students of Color and 46% White students.
• We support our passionate, dedicated, and highly skilled staff through ongoing collaboration to ensure their safety, health, sense of belonging, and professional growth.

With a graduation rate of 97% and 90% of our students attending post‑secondary schools, we are proud of our commitment to excellence in educating students to be informed and successful global citizens.

Job Title: Para educator, Noon Aide

Department: General Education Paraeducators

Reports to: Principal

Work Year: 180 days

FLSA Status: Non‑exempt, Unit B, not benefits eligible

Salary Range: ESP Salary Scale

The Noon Aide Para educator supervises students during lunch and recess, ensuring a safe and enjoyable time for the students. The Noon Aide provides support in many domains, including social‑emotional, behavioral, and life skills support, all of which may occur throughout the students’ lunch and recess period.

• Education: High school graduate or GED.
  • Solid related experience may substitute for a degree
• Specialized Knowledge Preferred: child growth and development, cultural proficiency, social‑emotional learning
• Required Background Checks: All appointments are conditional based on a satisfactory CORI, SORI and SAFIS Background Check per 603 CMR 51.00.

• Experience working with children ages 4-12
• Experience working with English Language Learners and in a diverse public school setting
• Experience with students with special abilities, including students with physical, cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and/or learning challenges
• Experience supporting children with life skills such as communication, eating, cleaning, and playing

• Create a welcoming, supportive, and safe lunch and recess environment
• Empower students to be critical thinkers who can reflect on their learning, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and implement learned strategies
• Partner and collaborate with other Noon Aides and school staff
• Communicate clearly and effectively with children and adults
• Bilingual skills, especially in Spanish and Portuguese, are highly desirable
• Multi‑task in a fast‑paced, supportive environment that nurtures student growth

• Maintain a record of regular attendance, arrive and depart at specified contractual times, and follow appropriate protocols when absent or tardy
• Maintain the physical strength and agility needed to perform job responsibilities
• Maintain professional boundaries with students and families/caregivers
• Ensure confidentiality of records, performance, and personal information related to students and their families/caregivers
• Think and work flexibly with the ability to adjust when needed

• Ensures that proper safety practices are followed at all times
• Creates a welcoming and supportive lunch and recess environment that embraces the diversity among individuals and ensures equitable opportunities. Serves as a role model for students and staff in demonstrating positive attitudes
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information in working with students, families, and colleagues
• Provides intensive attention and instruction to…