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

Chelmsford Schools; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Chelmsford Public Schools is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Recess/Lunch Aide for South Row Elementary School in Chelmsford, MA. The role supports student supervision during recess and lunch, helping with opening lunch materials, cleaning tables, and guiding social interactions.

Reports to the School Principal and works with a team of recess aides. Starting date is immediate; hours are 15 per week, at a pay rate of $16 per hour, with duties spanning classroom and school environment support as

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with children in school settings.
• Ability to work with age-appropriate elementary students.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students during recess and lunch periods.
• Assist students with opening lunch materials and cleaning tables.
• Monitor social interactions and ensure safe, respectful behavior.
• Assist teachers and other staff with miscellaneous tasks as needed.

Skills

Experience working with children

Elementary level responsibilities

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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

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Job Details

• Job ID: 5533464
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Feb 11, 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- 05/08/26 (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.

Applicants should hold the following 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