Cafeteria/Playground Aide - Part-time

Job Description

Job Description

Part-Time Cafeteria/Playground Aide
Windermere Elementary School
2026-2027 School Year

Join Our Team!

Ellington Public Schools is seeking a caring, dependable, and energetic Part-Time Cafeteria/Playground Aide to join the team at Windermere Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year.

If you enjoy working with children and want to make a positive impact on students' school day, we'd love to hear from you! This position plays an important role in helping to provide a safe, positive, and engaging environment during lunch and recess.

Position Responsibilities

The selected candidate will:
  • Supervise students during lunch and recess.
  • Promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment.
  • Communicate concerns to school staff and administrators when appropriate.
Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Experience working with children is preferred but not required.
  • Successful completion of a state and national criminal history background check is required.
  • A Department of Children and Families (DCF) records check will be completed in accordance with Connecticut state statute.
Working Conditions
  • 15 hours per week
  • Monday-Friday
  • School-year position (2026-2027)
  • Hourly Rate: $17.43
  • This is an at-will position.
Application Procedure

Interested candidates should apply online and submit:
  • A current resume
  • A cover letter addressed to:
Ms. JoAnna Schmidt
Assistant Principal
Windermere Elementary School
2 Abbott Road
Ellington, CT 06029

We encourage individuals who are enthusiastic about supporting students and contributing to a positive school community to apply.