Part-Time Aide

CPS; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 15,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools is hiring part-time aides to support in-school activities as students return in the 2026-2027 plan. The role involves supervising students, assisting staff, and addressing basic tech questions.

Duties include handling supplies, contacting families, and enforcing health/safety measures. Positions are 3.75 hours daily at $21.31 per hour, with no benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Part-time hourly role supervised by the Principal.
• Position supports the return of students in 2026-2027 framework.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students in person when classroom staff teach remotely.
• Assist in-person staff with student supervision.
• Help students with basic technology questions (e.g., CPS apps).
• Deliver supplies and equipment as needed.
• Contact parents and students as required.
• Support recess and/or lunch supervision.
• Conduct health screening for students on entry.
• Monitor social distancing in classrooms, hallways and bathrooms.
• Ensure mask-wearing protocols are followed.
• Support adherence to CPS health and safety protocols.
• Perform other non-instructional tasks.

Skills

Student supervision

Tech support

Parental contact

Health screening

Recess supervision

Mask compliance

Safety protocols

Job description

Part-Time Aide Job Description

Characteristics of the Class: Hourly role under the supervision of the school Principal responsible for supervision of students and other related duties as required to support the return of students in our framework for reopening for the school year 2026-2027.

Essential Functions:

The Chicago Public Schools utilizes temporary part-time seasonal support in school-based positions. Duties are identified by the Principal following the application process. Positions require reliable workers who are able to provide support in areas as requested by administrators. These may include, but are not limited to:

• Supervise students who are learning in person if classroom teacher is teaching remotely
• Assist in-person school staff with supervising students as needed
• Assist students with basic technology questions (e.g. logging onto CPS applications)
• Deliver supplies and/or equipment
• Contact parents/students
• Support with recess and/or lunch supervision
• Conduct health screening for students upon entrance
• Monitor and ensure social distancing in classrooms, hallways and bathrooms
• Ensure compliance with mask wearing protocols
• Support students’ adherence to all CPS health & safety protocols
• Other non-instructional tasks

These positions will be opened at a rate of $21.31 per hour and will be 3.75 hours per day. These positions are not eligible for benefits.

Physical Requirements: Light Work: Exerting up to twenty (20) pounds of force occasionally, or up to ten (10) pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demands include the ability to stoop occasionally, reach frequently, handle and finger objects occasionally, talk and hear constantly, frequent use of near visual acuity and occasional use of visual acuity

Our vision is that Every Chicago Public Schools student in every neighborhood will be engaged in a rigorous, well-rounded instructional program and will graduate prepared for success in college, career and life. Join us and help make this vision a reality.