Long-Term Substitute Recess Lunch Aide - South Row Elementary School

Chelmsfordschools; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Chelmsford Public Schools is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Recess/Lunch Aide at South Row Elementary School to supervise students during recess and lunch, ensuring safety and a positive environment. Assignment: Immediate Start through June 18, 2026; 15 hours per week; $16 per hour; duties include assisting with lunch materials, cleaning tables, and monitoring student interactions.

Qualifications: High School Diploma; experience with children; ability to work in a team and support teachers when

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with children in school or child care settings.
• Aptitude or competence for elementary-level responsibilities.
• Experience with age-appropriate students in a school setting.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as may be found appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision during recess and lunch to maintain a safe environment.
• Assist students with opening lunch materials and cleaning tables.
• Monitor social interactions and safety during lunch and recess.
• Assist teachers and staff with classroom, office, and library tasks as needed.

Skills

Experience working with children

Experience with age-appropriate pupils

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Long-Term Substitute Recess Lunch Aide - South Row Elementary School

Job Details

Job ID: 5492996

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jan 09, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Chelmsford Public Schools - Announcement of Vacancy for the 2025-2026 School Year

The Chelmsford Public Schools is now accepting applications for the following anticipated vacancy. The District reserves the right to change this vacancy or not fill this vacancy based on further staffing changes, enrollment, or budget.

Position: Long-Term Substitute Recess/ Lunch Aide

Location: South Row Elementary School

Assignment Dates: Immediate Start- June 18, 2026 (Dates are subject to change)

Job Goal: To provide student supervision to maintain a well-organized, smoothly-functioning school environment. Duties include supervise students during recess and lunch periods.

During the lunch period: provide assistance to students in opening lunch materials, cleaning tables, and monitoring social interactions.

At recess: closely monitor students for safety, social interactions and appropriate play.

The successful candidate will be able to work on a team of recess aides to provide a safe and caring environment for all students. At times, assist teachers and other professional personnel in classroom, office, and library with miscellaneous tasks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Experience working with children.
• Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities at the elementary level.
• Experience working with age appropriate students in a school setting.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as may be found appropriate and acceptable.

Reports to: School Principal

Hours per week: 15 hours per week

Pay Rate: $16/ per hour

Position Type: Part-time

Salary: $16 to $16 Per Hour

Job Categories

• Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA
• Support Staff > Food Service
• Support Staff > Safety/Security
• Support Staff > Supervisory Aide

Welcome to South Row Elementary

South Row is currently the smallest elementary school in Chelmsford with a student population of approximately 420 students in grades K-4. We have four sections at each grade level with class size ranging from 20 - 25. South Row prides itself on having a very happy and friendly school culture where all the adults work in collaboration with one another in order to help our students learn and grow. "Whatever it Takes" has become our unofficial school motto!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Chelmsford 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 identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required