Crossing Guards

Easton Public Schools; North Easton (MA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Easton Public Schools in North Easton, MA is seeking a part-time Crossing Guard to help children and pedestrians safely cross busy streets on their way to and from school. The role emphasizes vigilance, caution, and adherence to school policies while supervising students near crossings.

Responsibilities include stopping traffic, maintaining awareness of hazards, reporting issues to supervisors, attending required training, and performing related duties as needed.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent; and at least one year of experience working with public or customers.
• Ability to exercise extreme caution while supervising the safety of children.
• Patience and diplomacy when dealing with parents and the public.

Responsibilities

• Stops traffic to allow children and pedestrians to cross busy street intersections.
• Maintains awareness of present or potential traffic hazards in the area surrounding crossings.
• Promptly informs supervisor of hazards and remedial steps.
• Follows all safety requirements established by the Town of Easton.
• Attends required training programs.
• Performs similar or related work as needed.

Skills

Public interaction

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

Crossing Guards

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Job Details

Job ID: 5926947

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 15, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Purpose:

The purpose of this position is to perform routine work in assisting school children and pedestrians in crossing a street or intersection while traveling to and from school; all other related work as required.

The Crossing Guard is responsible for maintaining and improving upon the efficiency and effectiveness of all areas under his/her direction and control.

Supervision:

Supervision Scope: Performs routine work of a repetitive nature requiring some judgment and discretion in dealing with children while acting in accordance with established policies, procedures, and guidelines. Employee is expected to exercise considerable caution and safety while supervising the safety of children.

Supervision Received: Works independently under the general supervision and direction of the Easton Public Schools. Employee refers all questionable cases to supervisor.

Supervision Given: None.

Job Environment:

Work is performed outdoors under variable weather conditions including extremes of hot and cold temperatures, snow, sleet, and rain. Employee is exposed to moderate traffic noise and the hazards associated with stopping/directing traffic and assisting children in crossing roads. Wears crossing guard uniform. Utilizes a hand held stop sign while performing duties. Employee is required to wear appropriate uniform Makes constant contacts with children and the public. Errors could result in possible injury or loss of life, danger to public safety, confusion, and have possible legal ramifications.

Essential Functions:

• Stops traffic to allow children and pedestrians to cross busy street intersections.
• Maintains awareness of present or potential traffic hazards in area surrounding assigned crossings.
• Promptly informs supervisor of any hazards and possible remedial steps to be taken.
• Follows all standard safety requirements of a crossing guard as established by the Town of Easton.
• Attends any necessary training programs.
• Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates.

Position Type: Part-time

Salary: $15 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Safety/Security

Welcome to Easton Public Schools

Easton Public Schools Philosophy Statement Recognizing that each child is unique, the Easton Public Schools strives: to provide a coordinated and integrated instructional program; to nurture intellectual and academic capabilities; to promote physical development; to stimulate creativity and aesthetic awareness; to encourage participatory learning; to foster an understanding that learning is a lifelong process; and, to develop positive attitudes which can lead to being a responsible member of a global society. Utilizing a variety of instructional approaches, each individual is encouraged to maximize his or her potential and thus develop a positive sense of his or her own self worth. Recognizing the changing structure of family and society, the Easton Public Schools accepts its responsibility to create a safe, nurturing educational environment. The school system views community support and involvement as an integral component of the educational process.

Job Requirements

• Recommended Minimum Qualifications:
  Education, Training and Experience:
  High school education or equivalent; and at least one year of experience working with public or customers; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
  Knowledge, Ability and Skill:
  Ability: Ability to exercise extreme caution while supervising the safety of children. Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in dealing with the public while acting in conformance with established policies, procedures, and guidelines. Ability to remain calm, concentrate and perform all responsibilities in a competent manner at all times.
  Skill: Patience and sensitivity while dealing with children. Diplomacy in dealing with parents and the public.
  Physical Requirements:
  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to move arms and hands, walk, stand, run, talk and listen. Physical agility to stand for long periods of time in various weather conditions. Vision and hearing at or correctable to normal ranges; ability to distinguish colors.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kristina DeNapoli , Director of Human Resources
• 48 Spooner Streeet
• North Easton, Massachusetts 02356
• Phone: [phone]
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• Email: [e-mail]