Crossing Guard

Windham Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A local education institution is seeking a part-time School Crossing Guard to help students safely cross roadways as they travel to and from school. Responsibilities include directing traffic, ensuring the safe passage of students, and maintaining awareness of traffic patterns. The ideal candidate must be reliable, able to communicate effectively, and work outdoors in varying weather conditions. This position is seasonal and requires maturity and good physical health.

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak and understand English.
• Must be reliable and punctual.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Direct traffic and pedestrians at designated street crossings.
• Ensure safe passage for students and other pedestrians.
• Assist children in crossing the street safely.

Skills

Communication

Reliability

Physical fitness

Job description

Position Details

• Position Type: Instructional/Educational Support: Non-Certified/ Crossing Guard
• Date Posted: 8/6/2025
• Date Available: 08/28/2025
• Location: Windham Middle School
• Closing Date: 08/31/2025 - until filled

Position Description

A school crossing guard is responsible for helping students safely cross roadways as they travel to and from school. Crossing Guards should be able to interact with children and pedestrians in a friendly manner and be able to react quickly to potential dangers that can affect children. This is a seasonal, part-time position during the school year.

Responsibilities

• Direct traffic and pedestrians at designated street crossing locations.
• Ensure the safe passage of students and other pedestrians to and from school or other destinations.
• Stay alert at all times to traffic patterns and potential hazards in the area.
• Assist children in crossing the street safely, by guiding them through traffic with a stop sign, a hand signal, or other means.
• Report any potential safety hazards to the appropriate authorities.
• Maintain a professional demeanor and a friendly attitude while performing job duties.
• Remain attentive to changing weather conditions and take appropriate steps to ensure personal safety and the safety of those crossing the street.
• Maintain awareness of the possible threats to student safety and work to minimize these threats.
• Participate in training and development programs as required.

Requirements

• No formal education or experience requirements
• Must be able to speak and understand English
• Must be able to communicate effectively and give instructions to others
• Good physical health
• Able to stand for long periods of time
• Has use of both hands and arms
• Good vision and hearing
• Ability to work outdoors in all‑weather condition
• Must be reliable and punctual
• Must be available to work any day school is in session
• Subject to police background check
• Must be 18 years or older

Working Conditions

• The job mostly requires standing outside for long periods in varying weather conditions.
• Sometimes the crossing guards need to respond quickly to unexpected situations involving students and traffic, which might require fast movements and quick thinking.

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WINDHAM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is the policy of the Windham Public Schools to ensure equal employment opportunity to every person regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender; gender identity or expression, sexual preference or physical and mental disability; and to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, sexual preference, or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities.