Noontime Aide - 2 hours/day

RICE ELEMENTARY; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

holidays

wellness

professional growth credit

Job summary

Rice Elementary in Gilbert, Arizona, is seeking a part-time Noontime Aide to supervise students in the cafeteria and during lunch periods. The role focuses on safety, student engagement, and positive behavior support during the nosh schedule.

The ideal candidate supports a friendly, orderly campus environment, interacts well with children of various ages, and adheres to school policies and procedures while maintaining strong communication with staff and parents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to work with children at different age levels.
• Some experience in rearing, supervising, or working with children.
• Good human relations skills.
• Knowledge of and adherence to all policies, regulations, and rules.

Responsibilities

• Maintain surveillance of the assigned area to assure safe and responsible conduct.
• Foster and maintain effective relationships with students.
• Monitor the activities of students at play or in the cafeteria.
• Counsel and intervene to prevent unacceptable behavior.
• Refer disciplinary cases to the appropriate authority.
• Report unauthorized persons on school premises.
• Notify the school health office in case of an accident.
• Perform all duties safely and prudently as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.

Skills

Child interaction

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Noontime Aide - 2 hours/day

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Job Details

Application Deadline: Oct 26, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

• Niche.com names Chandler Unified School District as Best School District in AZ 2026

Employment Type:

Part-time

Minimum entry:

$16.53/hour

Calendar:

Full time: 1801 PT/180 work days, 6 paid holidays, 186 total paid days

Benefits:

PTO, holidays, wellness, professional growth credit

Performance Pay:

Up to $600 Available annually, prorated based on FTE

New Hire Experience Credit:

Starting hourly rate will be determined based on experience in a full time, paid job with like duties held in the previous 10 years. 1% per year starting in year 2, not to exceed the max hiring range of 5%

New Hire Education Credit:

Associates degree or higher in a like field may be considered for a 1% increase, combined with experience not to exceed 5% in addition to starting hourly rate for position.

CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

CLASSIFICATION: SUPPORT STAFF

JOB TITLE: NOONTIME AIDE

CALENDAR:1801PT (9 MONTH)

SALARY: GRADE 103 (SUPPORT HOURLY)

Job Goal:

Monitor and supervise the activities of children in the cafeteria or other facility.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Ability to work with children at different age levels
• Some experience in rearing, supervising, or working with children
• Good human relations skills
• Knowledge of and adherence to all policies, regulations, and rules

Core Job Functions:

• Maintain surveillance of the assigned area to assure safe and responsible conduct
• Foster and maintain effective relationships with students
• Monitor the activities of students at play or in the cafeteria
• Counsel and intervene to prevent unacceptable behavior
• Refer disciplinary cases to the appropriate authority
• Report unauthorized persons on school premises
• Notify the school health office in case of an accident
• Perform all duties safely and prudently as directed
• Perform other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position

Core Values:

• Excellencein all we do. No matter how large or small, we value excellence in all parts of this organization. Excellence is a value, a quality, and our most important product.
• Equityand fairness in all things. Education is the great leveler, and we intend for all our students, staff, and patrons to have the opportunity, tools, and ability to succeed and excel.
• Collaborationis an effective decision-making model as well as an effective morale-enhancing model.
• Integrityis simply non-negotiable. Honesty, integrity, and reliability are the foundations of our organization.
• Efficiencyis the essence of being a good steward of public trust. We are supported by our community because we continually demonstrate our ability to produce the very best by carefully using the resources available.

Professional Qualities:

• Respond to all internal and external customers, as it relates to position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly, and patient manner
• Function effectively as a team member
• Be responsible, reliable, and punctual
• Be flexible and adaptable to change
• Positively accept direction
• Maintain courteous, cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and parents
• Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district
• Exercise positive problem-solving behavior and conflict resolution skills
• Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and job
• Share sensitive student and staff information on a need-to-know basis
• Be a positive role model for students
• Work with a large cross-section of people in a professional and non-judgmental manner

Physical Requirements:

• Positions in this classification often require physical activities such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, and sitting.
• The job involves finger or manual dexterity, repetitive finger motion, speaking, hearing, seeing (with correction), and focusing ability.
• Employees may be exposed to travel, odors, dust, poor ventilation, workspace restrictions, and loud noises.
• The work may require lifting or exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds of force frequently.
• Reasonable accommodation may be available for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
• The physical demands described are representative of those an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential job functions.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Note:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Updated 11/4/25

Position Type: Part-Time
Salary: $16.53 Per Hour
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Supervisory Aide

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required