Part-Time Lunchroom & Recess Aide – Student Support

Cambridge Public Schools; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Cambridge Public Schools are seeking a Part-Time Hourly Lunchroom Aide (0.50 FTE) at Peabody School in Cambridge, MA. Under supervision, you will help prepare the cafeteria, distribute lunches, supervise lunch and recess, and support a positive school environment.

Candidates should be confident working with diverse students aged 4–11, be flexible, and willing to assist with light cleaning and transitions between spaces. Contact details provided for application.

Qualifications

• Experience in a multicultural environment, ability to work with diverse students.
• Supports positive social-emotional growth of young students.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy school setting.
• Willingness to perform light cleaning tasks in the cafeteria.
• Willing to work indoors and outdoors in various weather.
• Demonstrates flexibility and a growth mindset.

Responsibilities

• Help prepare the cafeteria for lunch.
• Distribute lunches to classrooms.
• Supervise lunch and outdoor recess.
• Remind and redirect students about expectations for safe and respectful behavior.
• Clean cafeteria tables and reset for subsequent lunch periods.
• Engage in play with students during outdoor recess.

Skills

Multicultural environment experience

Social-emotional growth support

Fast-paced environment

Light cleaning tasks

Indoor/outdoor work

Flexibility and growth mindset

Job description

Cambridge Public Schools are seeking a Part-Time Hourly Lunchroom Aide (0.50 FTE) at Peabody School in Cambridge, MA. Under supervision, you will help prepare the cafeteria, distribute lunches, supervise lunch and recess, and support a positive school environment.

Candidates should be confident working with diverse students aged 4–11, be flexible, and willing to assist with light cleaning and transitions between spaces. Contact details provided for application.