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Portland Public Schools

Elementary School Lunch / Recess Aide (Part Time) - Openings Across District

Pay: $34,840/yr

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: Portland, ME (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 day ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 10/6/2026

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A Crossing Patrol Guard is a vehicle traffic manager normally stationed on busy roadways to aid pedestrians or manage the movement of vehicles. They are often employed to assist around schools, events, or construction work.

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Job Description

Elementary School Lunch / Recess Aide (Part Time) - Openings Across District Portland Public Schools System Wide - Portland, Maine Job Details

Job ID:

5836227

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Jul 16, 2026 2:00 AM (UTC) Job Description

TITLE:

Elementary School Lunch/Recess Aide (Part Time) Openings Across District

POSITION OVERVIEW

Elementary Schools throughout the Portland Public School District are regularly seeking Lunch / Recess Aides to provide support for students during lunch and recess each day. Duties include monitoring the cafeteria during lunch and outdoor spaces (playgrounds, fields, sports courts) and/or classrooms during recess. The days and hours of this position will vary based on the needs of the specific school, but a typical schedule would be 5 days per week for 2-3 hours per day. These positions are temporary in nature and not guaranteed to extend from school year to school year. If a school's administrative team is interested in your application, they will reach out to you through Frontline to schedule an interview.

CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Maine State fingerprint (CHRC) authorization (more info) High School Diploma required

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS

Schedule:

Part-time, specific to each school's needs

Assignment:

Temporary

Wage:

Paid at Portland's minimum wage (as of 2026 that's $16.75 per hour)

Benefits:

The Lunch Aide position is not eligible for employer benefits, but does accrue Earned Paid Leave (EPL) as per Maine law 1 hour of leave for every 40 hours worked More details can be found here -- Portland Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.

Position Type:

Part-time