Elementary School Crossing Safety Aide

Tacoma Public Schools (WA); Kenmore (WA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Tacoma Public Schools is seeking a part-time crossing guard to monitor elementary students at crosswalks and assist them in crossing the street safely. The role involves stopping traffic with a flag and ensuring safe student movement before and after school, as directed by the building administrator. Expected Start Date: September 9, 2026.

Salary: $17.35/hour. Benefits: None. Hours per day are capped at a maximum of 2 hours and may be split between before and after school shifts.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of crosswalk safety procedures and policies.
• Ability to work cooperatively with building staff and students.
• Fair and respectful treatment of students in diverse settings.

Responsibilities

• Stop traffic using a flag to help students cross safely and note gaps in traffic.
• Monitor students near the crosswalk and stay alert for unsafe situations.
• Report inappropriate student behavior and vehicles that fail to stop.

Skills

Crosswalk safety knowledge

Cooperative teamwork

Fairness in student interactions

Multicultural sensitivity

Education

District training for school crossing guards

Job description

Tacoma Public Schools is seeking a part-time crossing guard to monitor elementary students at crosswalks and assist them in crossing the street safely. The role involves stopping traffic with a flag and ensuring safe student movement before and after school, as directed by the building administrator. Expected Start Date: September 9, 2026.

Salary: $17.35/hour. Benefits: None. Hours per day are capped at a maximum of 2 hours and may be split between before and after school shifts.