Part-Time Aide (Recess & Lunchroom Support)

Chicago Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools is seeking Part-Time Aides to assist with the supervision of students before, during, and after the school day. The role is limited to a maximum of 3.75 hours per day, with duties centered on supervising students in common school areas and during non-instructional periods.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and some experience supervising children in structured environments.

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.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students during lunch and/or recess periods.
• Supervise during study halls (non-instructional minutes).
• Supervise during in-school suspensions.
• Supervise student entry/exit.
• Supervise around the school building.

Skills

Supervision of children

Instruction following

Policy compliance

Working with children

Education

High School Diploma or 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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