Elementary School Lunch / Recess Aide (Part Time) - Openings Across District

Portland Public Schools; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 9,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Portland Public Schools in Portland, Maine is seeking multiple Elementary School Lunch/Recess Aide positions across the district. These part-time roles provide daily support for students during lunch and recess, with supervision in cafeterias, playgrounds, and classrooms depending on the school.

Most openings are temporary, with a typical schedule of 5 days per week for 2–3 hours per day. The wage follows Portland's minimum wage (as of 2026, $16.75/hour).

Qualifications

• Maine State fingerprint (CHRC) authorization
• High School Diploma required

Responsibilities

• Monitor cafeteria during lunch and supervise recess on playgrounds, fields, and outdoor spaces
• Assist in classrooms during recess as needed
• Typical schedule is 5 days per week for 2–3 hours per day

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Elementary School Lunch / Recess Aide (Part Time) - Openings Across District

Job Details

Job ID: 5836227
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 16, 2026 2:00 AM (UTC)

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Job Description

TITLE: Elementary School Lunch/Recess Aide (Part Time) Openings Across District

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Elementary Schools throughout the Portland Public School District are regularly seekingLunch / Recess Aidestoprovide support for students during lunch and recess each day. Dutiesinclude monitoring the cafeteria during lunchand outdoor spaces (playgrounds, fields, sports courts)and/orclassroomsduring recess.Thedays and hours of this position will vary based on the needs of the specific school, but a typical schedule would be 5 days per week for 2-3 hours per day.

These positions are temporary in nature and not guaranteed to extend from school year to school year. If a school's administrative team is interested in your application, they will reach out to you through Frontline to schedule an interview.

CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Maine State fingerprint (CHRC) authorization ( more info )
• High School Diploma required

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS

• Schedule: Part-time, specific to each school's needs
• Assignment: Temporary
• Wage: Paid at Portland's minimum wage (as of 2026 that's $16.75 per hour)
• Benefits: The Lunch Aide position is not eligible for employer benefits, but does accrue Earned Paid Leave (EPL) as per Maine law
  • 1 hour of leave for every 40 hours worked
  • More details can be found here

Portland Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.

Contact Information

• Barbara Stoddard , HR Director
• 353 Cumberland Ave
• Portland, Maine 04101
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]