Noon Aide (5674)

Young World Physical Education

Westborough (MA)

On-site

USD 21,000 - 30,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Westborough Public Schools seeks a Noon Aide (lunch/recess monitor) for Mill Pond Elementary School in Westborough, MA. The role supports students during lunch and recess with a focus on safety, social-emotional development, and life skills in a diverse environment.

The position is part-time, Monday–Friday, 10:00–12:30, for the 2026–2027 school year. CORI/SORI checks are required; bilingual skills in Spanish/Portuguese are highly desirable.

Qualifications

Education: High school graduate or GED.
Solid related experience may substitute for a degree.
Specialized knowledge: child growth and development, cultural proficiency, social-emotional learning.
CORI, SORI and SAFIS background checks are required for appointments.

Responsibilities

Create a welcoming, supportive lunch and recess environment.
Provide social-emotional and behavioral support during lunch and recess.
De-escalate student issues and consult with staff as needed.
Collaborate with other Noon Aides and school staff.
Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries with students and families.

Skills

Welcoming environment

Student empowerment

Team collaboration

Clear communication

Bilingual abilities

Multitasking

Education

High school graduation or GED

Experience can substitute for a degree

Background check (CORI/SORI/FIS) required

Job description

Westborough Public Schools 3210045 Mill Pond School - Westborough, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Noon Aide (5674)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5884558

Application Deadline: Aug 21, 2026 6:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 13, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 2, 2026

Job Description

The Mill Pond Elementary School, Westborough, MA

seeks a dynamic Noon Aide (lunch/recess monitor)

to join our caring staff beginning in the2026-2027 school year.

Monday-Friday 10:00-12:30 (Mill Pond)

The Westborough Public Schools seek professionals who are excited to join a high-performing district where academic excellence, equity and wellness are our core values.

We are an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district whose stellar staff provides high quality services for our diverse students and their families.
We educate approximately 4,000 students from Pre‑K through age 22, from homes that speak almost 30 different languages. Our student population is approximately 54% Students of Color and 46% White students.
We support our passionate, dedicated, and highly skilled staff through ongoing collaboration to ensure their safety, health, sense of belonging, and professional growth.

With a graduation rate of 97% and 90% of our students attending post‑secondary schools, we are proud of our commitment to excellence in educating students to be informed and successful global citizens.

Job Title: Paraeducator, Noon Aide

Department: General Education Paraeducators

Reports to: Principal

Work Year: 180 days

FLSA Status: Non-exempt, Unit B, not benefits eligible

Salary Range: ESP Salary Scale

The Noon Aide Paraeducator supervises students during lunch and recess, ensuring a safe and enjoyable time for the students. TheNoon Aide provides support in many domains, including social-emotional, behavioral, and life skills support, all of which may occur throughout the students’lunch and recess period.

Qualifications

Education: High school gradute or GED.

Solid related experience may substitute for a degree

Specialized Knowledge Preferred: child growth and development, cultural proficiency, social-emotional learning

CORI, SORI and Fingerprinting: All appointments are conditional based on a satisfactory CORI, SORI and SAFIS Background Check per 603 CMR 51.00.

Preferred Experience

Experience working with children ages 4-12
Experience working with English Language Learners and in a diverse public school setting
Experience with students with special abilities, including students with physical, cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and/or learning challenges
Experiencesupporting children with life skills such as communication, eating, cleaning, andplaying

Skills

Create a welcoming, supportive, andsafe lunch and recess environment
Empower students to be critical thinkers who can reflect on their learning, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and implement learned strategies
Partner and collaborate withother Noon Aides and school staff
Communicate clearly and effectively with children and adults
Bilingual skills, especially in Spanish and Portuguese, are highly desirable
Multi-task in a fast-paced, supportive environment that nurtures student growth

The Paraeducator, Noon Aide must be able to:

Maintain a record of regular attendance, arrive and depart at specified contractual times, and follow appropriate protocols when absent or tardy
Maintain the physical strength and agility needed to perform job responsibilities
Maintain professional boundaries with students and families/caregivers
Ensure confidentiality of records, performance, and personal information related to students and their families/caregivers
Think and work flexibly with the ability to adjust when needed

CENTRAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB INCLUDE (but are not limited to)

Ensures that proper safety practices are followed at all times
Creates a welcoming and supportive lunch and recess environment that embraces the diversity among individuals and ensures equitable opportunitiesServes as a role model for students and staff in demonstrating positive attitudes
Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information in working with students, families, and colleagues
Provides intensive attention and instruction to social and physical needs, including peer and adult interactions
- Provides social-emotional and behavioral support as needed during lunch and recess
- De-escalates student if necessary i.e., remove from lunchroom or playground, consult with administrator or other school personnel, etc.
Displays flexibility in accepting and carrying out assignments and responsibilities
Wipes down cafeteria tables and maintains cleanliness in the lunch room
Complies with policies as outlined in the Westborough Public Schools Employee Handbook
Any other relative duties as assigned.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the WPS Paraeducator’s Evaluation system

Salary and Benefits

Salaryand benefits, for permanent benefits eligible employees, are per the contract between the Westborough School Committee and the Westborough Education Association.

The Westborough Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other class protected by law.

Date Updated:3/21/2025

Position Type: 2. Part-Time "Permanent"

Job Categories

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

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