Part-Time Aide (Recess & Lunchroom Support)

Chicago Public Schools; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools is seeking Part-Time Aides to support supervision of students during non-instructional times before, during, and after the school day. Roles typically involve assisting with lunch, recess, study halls, and activities around the building, ensuring safety and orderly conduct.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, one year of experience supervising children, and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and district policies.

Qualifications

• High school degree or GED is required.
• One year of experience supervising children is preferred.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to learn and follow school and district policies, procedures, and expectations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students during lunch and recess.
• Assist during study halls (non-instructional minutes).
• Support students during in-school suspensions.
• Assist with student entry and exit.
• Monitor areas around the school building.

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

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Posting Date

Oct 1, 2026, 1:48:19 PM

Part-Time Aides

OVERVIEW

position can be used to assist with the supervision of students during non-instructional activities before, during, and/or after the school day. Part-Time Aides can work for the school, but for no longer than 3.75 hours each day.

DUTIES OF PART-TIME AIDES

Some examples of duties that can be performed by Part-Time Aides include assisting with supervision of students:

• During lunch and/or recess period(s)
• During study halls (to only be held during non-instructional minutes)
• During in-school suspensions
• During student entry/exit
• In and around the school building

Part-Time Aides cannot take on the duties of other clearly defined school-based positions, including but not limited to teacher’s assistants, instructional assistants, special education classroom assistants, children’s welfare attendants, security guards or aides, clerks, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

Part-Time Aides must have the following qualifications:

• High school degree or GED equivalent (required)
• One year of experience in the supervision of children in an organized setting (preferred)
• Ability to work with and for school children
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to learn and follow school and district policies, procedures, and expectations.

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