27 Surprisingly Profitable Ways To Spend Your Retirement Photo credit: CC license by U.S. Department of Agriculture 4. School Aides School systems hire retirees as noon aids, lunchroom workers and teacher’s aides. School-aides do not always have flexible schedules, but usually work only a few hours each day depending on the position. Check with your local public school system or private schools in your area for school-aide positions. Prev4 of 28Next Facebook Comments comments