Part-Time OfficeRecess Aide (2) (Sept-Oct), Eliot Elementary SY26-27

Needham Public Schools is an inclusive dynamic and multicultural community seeking an energetic and skilled part-timeOffice/Recess Aideto join our team. To enhance our goals of supporting every child Needham Public Schools seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences. The part-time office aide will also support students at lunch recess and dismissal.

About Needham Public Schools (NPS): NPS has a deep commitment to the success of our diverse students and families and to the professional accomplishments of its educators. Needham devotes itself to cultural proficiency equity and community collaboration to fulfill the vision of the Portrait of a Needham Graduate. This METCO district comprises 5 elementary schools 2 middle schools and 1 nationally-ranked high school serving approximately 5500 students. NPS is committed to addressing equity in the district by focusing on improving academic performance for historically marginalized students and ensuring our schools are safe for every child and free of bias bullying and hurtful acts that demean and diminish. Read more about our equity work here.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Duties will include:

• Complete light office work
• Supervisestudents at lunch and recess with support from additional staff member
• Supervise afternoon student departures
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to carry out verbal and written instructions
• Understanding of elementary-aged children
• Ability to make decisions at the moment to ensure the safety of all students
• Ability to establish a supportiveenvironment for all students
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple team members
• Ability to maintain confidential information regarding students and families
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to stand and work both indoors and outdoors for multiple hours
• Interestin and appreciation for elementary school students

Hours

10:45am-3:15pm (4.5 hours per day Monday through Friday); months of September and October.

Compensation:

Please review theUnit D Contractandthis pageto learn more about employee compensation and benefits. Hourly Rate range: AR1$21.02-$23.30 (SY26 rate)

Qualifications

Experience working with children in active settings is a plus.

Applications will be considered only when a cover letter resume and one reference have been attached to your online application.

The Needham Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion disability age active military/veteran status ancestry genetic information or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies employment policies and other administered programs and addition students who are homeless or of limited English-speaking ability are protected from discrimination in accessing the course of study and other opportunities available through the schools.

Needham Public Schools has a strong commitment to equity. Candidates who also have a strong commitment to this work are encouraged to apply. For more information on our equity work please visit our equity website.