Hourly Lunchroom Aide (.34 FTE), Haggerty

Haggerty School; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Haggerty School in Cambridge, MA is seeking a part-time Hourly Lunchroom Aide (.34 FTE) to support daily lunch operations and student safety. You will help prepare the cafeteria, distribute lunches, supervise lunch and outdoor recess, and assist with transitions between spaces.

The role emphasizes working with a diverse student body and maintaining a positive, respectful environment. Prioritize cleanliness, wipe tables, reset for the next lunch period, and model respectful conduct for all

Qualifications

• Experience in a multicultural environment and ability to work with diverse students.
• Able to support social-emotional growth and celebrate positive behaviors.
• Willingness to engage in light cleaning tasks (e.g., wiping tables) and help with lunches.
• Willingness to work both indoors and outdoors in various weather.
• Flexibility and a growth mindset.

Responsibilities

• Help prepare the cafeteria for lunch.
• Distribute lunches to classrooms.
• Supervise lunch and/or outdoor recess.
• Remind and redirect students about cafeteria/playground expectations for safe and respectful behavior.
• Clean cafeteria tables and reset for the next lunch period.
• Engage in play with students during outdoor recess.
• Accompany students during transitions between the cafeteria and playground.
• Additional related responsibilities as directed by the Principal or Assistant Principal.

Skills

Multicultural environment experience

Social-emotional growth support

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Light cleaning tasks

Indoor/outdoor work

Flexibility and growth mindset

Job description

Hourly Lunchroom Aide (.34 FTE), Haggerty

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Job Details

Job ID: 5919540
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 09, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position : Hourly Lunchroom Aide (.34 FTE)

Haggerty School

Haggerty School Community:

Our school motto, "Everyone is Different, Everyone Belongs" is the foundation of our commitment to diversity and inclusion. We believe that all students can achieve at high levels.

At Haggerty, we believe that learning unfolds when we provide conditions in which children can explore, inquire, and shape their own understandings. The school values the culture and beliefs that each child brings to the classroom, and teachers believe that children must engage with their world in order to make sense of it and build their knowledge. Each student is expected to take responsibility for his/her own learning while collaborating, supporting, and respecting others. We are committed to relationships and rapport being foundational to the conditions needed for successful collegiality, caregiver engagement, and student success.

The Opportunity:

• Help prepare the cafeteria for lunch.
• Distribute lunches to classrooms.
• Supervise lunch and/or outdoor recess.
• Remind and redirect students about expectations for safe and respectful behavior in the cafeteria and playground.
• Clean cafeteria tables and help to get them reset for subsequent lunch periods.
• Engage in play with students during outdoor recess.
• Accompany students during transitions between the cafeteria and playground.
• Additional related responsibilities as directed by the Principal or Assistant Principal.

Your Skill Set:

• Previous and successful experience working in a multicultural environment and demonstrated ability to work in a positive and affirming way with children from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds;
• Comfortable supporting the positive social and emotional growth of young people (ages 4-11) by celebrating positive behaviors and addressing unexpected behaviors.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment and interact positively with children representing a diverse range of behaviors and needs;
• A willingness to engage in light cleaning tasks (e.g., wiping down cafeteria tables) and help young students manage their lunches (e.g, opening milk cartons, etc.).
• A willingness to work both indoors and outdoors (even during cold weather or light precipitation).
• Flexibility and a growth mindset

As an Hourly Lunchroom Aide, you will possess many, though perhaps not all, of the following characteristics and qualifications:

At the Cambridge Public Schools, we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, we welcome and encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Cambridge Public Schools
• 135 Berkshire Street
• Cambridge, Massachusetts 02141
• Email: [e-mail]