Job Details

Position Type:
SUBSTITUTES/TEMP SUPPORT/LUNCH AIDE - TEMP

Date Posted:
7/13/2026

Location:
System Wide

Date Available:
08/31/2026

Closing Date:
Hiring on a rolling basis
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.