School Crossing Safety Advocate - Part-Time, $25/hr

Young World Physical Education; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Newport Public Schools in Newport, RI is seeking a Crossing Guard at Pell Elementary School to assist students crossing streets at an assigned post and to direct traffic for a safe crosswalk. The position starts for the 2026/2027 school year and runs about ten months, with approximately 2 hours per day at $25 per hour.

Employment requires graduation from high school or a GED, a background check and a pre-employment physical.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED.
• Must pass state/national criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
• Must be dependable and able to work independently.
• Training provided upon hire and periodic training may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in crossing the streets at an assigned post.
• Direct traffic at the school crossing.
• Provide a safe crosswalk for all students.
• Enforce district, school, and city policies and crosswalk rules.
• Abide by traffic laws relating to pedestrian movement.
• Report safety concerns to the supervisor.
• Check in at the assigned school every morning and afternoon prior to shift.
• Perform related work as required.

Skills

Communication with students

Public interaction

Dependability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Newport Public Schools in Newport, RI is seeking a Crossing Guard at Pell Elementary School to assist students crossing streets at an assigned post and to direct traffic for a safe crosswalk. The position starts for the 2026/2027 school year and runs about ten months, with approximately 2 hours per day at $25 per hour.

Employment requires graduation from high school or a GED, a background check and a pre-employment physical.