Job Description

Position Type:
Support Staff

Date Posted:
3/10/2026

Location:
Samuel Staples Elementary School, Easton, CT

Date Available:
03/18/2026

Closing Date:
Until flled
Hours: 15 hours per week. Schedule is 10:35 a.m. to 1:35 p.m., Monday through Friday when school is in session for students. It is a 180-day work schedule each school year.

Start Date: Immediate opening.


Salary and Benefits: In accordance with the paraprofessional bargaining unit contract. Starting pay rate is $17.21/hour.

What Does this Position Do? This fun and rewarding role involves actively supervising and engaging with students during daily recess, and ensuring a safe, inclusive, and playful environment. If you know someone who enjoys being outdoors, building positive relationships with children, and bringing energy and kindness to every day this is the perfect opportunity for them!


Ideal Candidate Will Possess:

• High School diploma
• Experience working with young children
• Sensitivity to the needs of young children

Responsibilities:

• Supervising students (Grade 1 - Grade 5) for safety and appropriate behavior on the playground and/or in a classroom setting for indoor recess
• Helping students resolve minor conflicts with their peers
• Observing student behavior
• Consistently circulating the playground area (or classroom) to observe student interaction

Applications will only be accepted online at the District's Web site: . A direct link to the application page is:

Applications must include:

• Formal letter of application
• Resume
• Three letters of recommendation

Equal Opportunity Employer
The Easton Public School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Job Tags

Contract work, Immediate start, Monday to Friday

Similar Jobs