Para Educator I-Student Supervision Aide (various sites)

San Mateo-Foster City School District; Foster City (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

10 paid sick days

14 paid holidays

Length of work year: 10 months

Part-time employment

Job summary

A local school district in Foster City, California, seeks Paraprofessional I – Student Supervision Aides. This part-time role involves supervising students during lunch, monitoring bus boarding, and overseeing playground activities. Candidates must have a high school diploma, and First Aid certification may be required. We offer 10 paid sick days and a flexible work environment. This opportunity is ideal for those seeking to support students in a nurturing educational atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Ability to supervise students effectively.
• Good communication skills with students.
• Basic knowledge of first aid practices.
• Associate’s degree or higher may waive testing, with proof provided

Responsibilities

• Supervise students at school during lunch.
• Monitor students boarding and disembarking school buses.
• Oversee students on the playground.

Skills

First Aid Certification

Student Supervision

Communication

Education

Proof of high school graduation

First Aid certification may be required

Associate’s degree or higher may waive testing

Job description

About The Employer

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, the San Mateo‑Foster City School District welcomes you! We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging and aim to hire an exceptionally diverse workforce that reflects the students and families in our community. Our district educates approximately 10,500 students (representing 50 languages) in preschool through eighth grades across 22 outstanding schools. We have a variety of theme‑based schools: Montessori, Immersion (Spanish and Mandarin), and STEM. Our goals are to create learning opportunities for all Pre‑K‑8 students, reduce inequitable outcomes, and provide a safe, caring, and culturally responsive environment for all students.

Job Summary

We are looking for Para‑Educator I – Student Supervision Aides to work at various school sites. Positions range from ½ hour to 1 ½ hours. The primary duties are during the students’ lunch hour: supervising students on the campus, overseeing students boarding and disembarking from school buses, monitoring the playground, and performing related tasks as required.

Locations & Hours

• Abbott – 1 Position – 1.0 hour/day – 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
• Audubon – 1 Position – 0.4 hour/day – M, T, Th, F
• Audubon – 1 Position – 1.2 hours/day
• Audubon – 1 Position – 1.0 hour/day
• Bayside – 1 Position – 0.5 hour/day
• Bayside – 3 Positions – 1.0 hour/day
• Bayside – 1 Position – 5.0 hours/day
• Beresford – 1 Position – 1.0 hour/day
• Borel – 1 Position – 4.5 hours/day – M, T, W, Th, F
• Bowditch – 1 Position – 0.4 hour/day
• Bowditch – 2 Positions – 1.0 hour/day
• Fiesta Gardens – 1 Position – 1.0 hour/day
• Highlands – 1 Position – 1.0 hour/day – 12:10 p.m.–1:10 p.m.
• Laurel – 1 Position – 1.5 hours/day – 7:45–8:00 a.m., 12:00–12:45 p.m.
• LEAD – 1 Position – 3.0 hours/day – 3:00–6:00 p.m. – M, T, W, Th, F
• LEAD – 1 Position – 1.5 hours/day
• San Mateo Park – 1 Position – 1.0 hour/day – 12:40–1:40 p.m.
• Sunnybrae – 1 Position – 0.8 hour/day – 12:30–1:30 p.m. – M, T, Th, F
• Sunnybrae – 1 Position – 1.75 hours/day – 8:00–8:15 a.m., 10:30–11:00 a.m., 12:00–1:00 p.m. – M, T, W, Th, F

Responsibilities

Supervise students at an elementary or middle school campus; oversee students boarding and disembarking from school buses; monitor students on the playground and during lunch; and perform related work as required.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Proof of high school graduation
• First Aid certification may be required
• Reading, math, and writing tests required unless waived based on prior education and/or experience
• Associate’s degree or higher may waive testing, with proof provided

Benefits

• 10 paid sick days
• 14 paid holidays
• Length of work year: 10 months out of the year
• Part‑time employment

EEO Statement

The San Mateo‑Foster City School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not allow discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment), or bullying based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, immigration status, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, medical information, or association with a person or group.

Application Deadline: Until Filled

Date Posted: 1/9/2026

Number of Openings: 22

Salary: Pay dependent on experience.

How to Apply

Submit an application online through edjoin.org and include a copy of your high school diploma. If you have an associate’s degree or higher, provide proof to potentially waive testing. For additional details, refer to the CalPERS links below.

CalPERS Links

• CalPERS Retirement Benefits