Principal Aide

Young World Physical Education; Westford (MA); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Part time

Job summary

Westford Public Schools' Abbot Elementary in Westford, MA seeks a Principal Aide to supervise students during indoor and outdoor recess, lunch, and dismissal, ensuring safety and orderly transitions. The role is part-time, 2.5 hours per day, Monday through Friday, with duties ranging from lunch supervision to clerical support as needed by the Principal and School Secretary.

Starting Sep 2, 2026, the position offers the chance to contribute to a supportive school community and work under the

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Related experience or training in education.
• Knowledge of child development desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of students during Recess, Lunch and Dismissal.
• Attend to children’s needs during lunchtime and plate handling.
• Monitor bathroom use during breaks to limit occupancy.
• Keep noise and movement at a minimum during lunch.
• Manage Lunch Fund procedures and forms.
• Ensure Epipen/Diabetic bags accompany students between areas.
• Apply playground rules and supervise games for safe play.
• Be available for daily bus duty and/or car drop-off/pick-up.
• Notify Principal/Assistant Principal or School Secretary for absences.
• Arrange substitute coverage for planned absences.
• May perform clerical tasks for the Principal/Secretary.

Skills

High School Diploma or GED

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Principal Aide

Westford Public Schools Abbot Elementary - Westford, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

• Job ID: 5838990
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jul 17, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Sep 2, 2026
• Position Type: Part-time
• Salary: $17 to $17 Per Hour
• Job Categories: Support Staff > Supervisory Aide

Job Description

Job Objectives

The Principal Aide supervises the students during indoor and outdoor recess while circulating through the rooms or the playground. The Principal Aide supervises students during lunch, including transitioning students from their classrooms to the cafeteria, circulating around the cafeteria while eating, and dismissing students to their classrooms at the end of the lunch period.

Performance Responsibilities

• 1.Ensure safety of the students at all times during Recess, Lunch, and Dismissal.
• 2.Attend to children’s needs during lunchtime - opening milk, cleaning up spills, etc.
• 3.Monitor bathroom use during recess and lunch, ensuring no more than 4 students are at the bathroom at one time.
• 4.Monitor and keep noise level and movement of students to a minimum during the lunch time period.
• 5.Manage Lunch Fund Procedure (File Lunch Fund Cards/Send Out Lunch Fund Forms)
• 6.Assure Epipen/Diabetic bags go to playground and back to classroom with students after the Recess/Lunch period.
• 7.Include the list of playground rules, and use the limit setting progression for behavior management. Monitor games (tag, soccer, equipment use) for appropriate play.
• 8.Be available for daily bus duty and/or car drop-off and pick-up duty.
• 9.Notify Principal, Assistant Principal or the School Secretary for absences. If it is a planned absence, please arrange substitute coverage.
• 10.Substitute Coverage Hours – Principal or Assistant Principal will determine hours. (Lunch Coverage vs. Extended Coverage)
• 11.The Principal Aide may also complete clerical work requested by the Principal, Assistant Principal or the School Secretary. This may include photocopy work, laminating, or clerical work for individual teachers in the Copy Center.
• 12.Additional duties as assigned

Welcome to Abbot Elementary

In addition to providing our students with a challenging and enriching curriculum, we value the following personal qualities and provide students with opportunities to demonstrate their SPIRIT.S for serviceP for perseveranceI for inclusionR for respect and responsibilityI for inventions, innovations, ingenuityT for teamwork

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
  Related experience or training in education
  Knowledge of child development, desirable
  Monday through Friday 2.5 hours/day
  Substitute opportunities may also become available
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Peter Myerson , Abbot Principal
• 25 Depot Street
• Westford, Massachusetts 01886
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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