Crossing Guards

Pinkerton Academy; Derry (NH); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

Pinkerton Academy is seeking a crossing guard to safely assist staff and students crossing public roadways in the morning and afternoon. The role involves standing at a crosswalk, signaling traffic, and coordinating safe passage along school routes.

Shifts are weekdays with two blocks: 6:45 am–7:15 am and 1:45 pm–2:15 pm, generally September to June. The position emphasizes reliability, punctuality, and safe crossing procedures.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand and hand signal traffic for 30-minute increments.
• Working during inclement weather is required.
• Strong interpersonal and reliability punctuality are required.

Responsibilities

• Stand along the roadway at a crosswalk.
• Identify when students/staff wish to cross the roadway.
• Before entering the roadway, look left and right to ensure it is safe.
• Activate signaling devices to alert traffic to stop.
• Escort students and staff into the roadway.
• Release traffic when it is safe to proceed.

Skills

Standing 30 minutes

Traffic hand signaling

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Passionate about educating young minds? Pinkerton Academy is seeking dedicated educators to join our team in providing a one-of-a-kind educational experience for our students in a collaborative and positive environment. Here at Pinkerton Academy, we believe in a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students can evolve academically, socially, and emotionally. Find out below about our current job openings and join us at Pinkerton Academy today to begin your career in education !

Supervisor: Director of Safety and Security/School Marshal

Qualifications: Ability to stand and hand signal traffic for 30-minute increments. It will involve
working during inclement weather. Strong interpersonal skills are required. Must
be reliable and punctual.

Work Schedule: The shifts are Monday through Friday in two blocks; 6:45 am-7:15 am and 1:45
pm-2:15 pm. Working hours may change based on the school year schedule,
generally from September to June.

Job Objective: A Pinkerton Academy crossing guard is charged with safely crossing staff and

students across public roadways in the morning and the afternoon.

DUTIES:
● Stand along the roadway at a crosswalk.
● Identify when students/staff wish to cross the roadway.
● Before entering the roadway, look left and right to ensure it is safe to do so.
● Activate any/all signaling devices to alert traffic that they should stop.
● Escort students and staff into the roadway.
● Once it is safe to do so, release the traffic by signaling for them to proceed along the roadway.
● If assistance is required, notify the appropriate resource e.g. Pinkerton Security, Fire, or Police.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
● Standing and walking unassisted for 30-minute increments.
● Lifting arms and hands to signal pedestrians and vehicles to cross or stop.
● Ability to communicate with emergency services if an issue occurs.
● Working along and temporarily within a public roadway.
● Hold and operate signaling devices.

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Only online applications are accepted. Required materials such as a cover letter, resume, transcripts, and letters of recommendation need to be attached to the online application. If you need to have documents converted to an electronic format (PDF is best), the use of a scanner or retail service is recommended.

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The Human Resources staff can always be reached by phone or email for quick questions, or to set up a meeting for other matters. Pinkerton Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected classification.

Office Hours:
7:00AM-3:30PM (Mon-Fri)

Summer Hours:
6:30AM-4:00PM (Mon-Thurs)

Rooted in a community of courtesy, respect, and responsibility, Pinkerton Academy seeks to provide a safe and welcoming environment that prepares all students for success in a changing world.

Our Vision

Pinkerton Academy students will become critical thinkers, effective communicators, and respectful, contributing members of our society.