Cafeteria/Playground Aide - Part-time

Ellington Board of Education; Ellington (CT); On-site; USD 14,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Windermere Elementary School, part of Ellington Public Schools, seeks a caring, dependable Part-Time Cafeteria/Playground Aide for the 2026-2027 school year at Windermere.

The role supports lunch and recess, ensures a safe, positive environment, and requires background checks; hours are 15 per week, Monday–Friday, at $17.43 per hour; this is a part-time, at-will position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working with children is preferred but not required.
• Successful completion of state and national criminal history background checks.
• DCF records check will be completed per CT state statute.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students during lunch and recess.
• Promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment.
• Communicate concerns to school staff and administrators when appropriate.

Skills

Child interaction

Safety supervision

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Cafeteria/Playground Aide - Part-time

Ellington Public Schools Windermere School - Ellington, Connecticut Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5914343

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 03, 2026 3:25 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Part-Time Cafeteria/Playground Aide

Windermere Elementary School

2026-2027 School Year

Join Our Team!

Ellington Public Schools is seeking a caring, dependable, and energetic Part-Time Cafeteria/Playground Aide to join the team at Windermere Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year.

If you enjoy working with children and want to make a positive impact on students' school day, we'd love to hear from you! This position plays an important role in helping to provide a safe, positive, and engaging environment during lunch and recess.

Position Responsibilities

The selected candidate will:

• Supervise students during lunch and recess.
• Promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment.
• Communicate concerns to school staff and administrators when appropriate.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working with children is preferred but not required.
• Successful completion of a state and national criminal history background check is required.
• A Department of Children and Families (DCF) records check will be completed in accordance with Connecticut state statute.

Working Conditions

• 15 hours per week
• Monday-Friday
• School-year position (2026-2027)
• Hourly Rate: $17.43
• This is an at-will position.

We encourage individuals who are enthusiastic about supporting students and contributing to a positive school community to apply.

Position Type: Part-time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Support Staff > Food Service

Contact Information

• Julie Warren
• 47 Main St
• Ellington, Connecticut 06029-3341
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]