(2) Lunch/Recess/Open Area Supervisor

Barrington Community Unit School District 220; Carpentersville (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Barrington Community Unit School District 220 is seeking a Lunch/Recess Supervisor for Sunny Hill Elementary School. The role focuses on supervising students during lunch, recess, and open periods to ensure safety and smooth operations.

The position requires strong English communication, classroom management, and patience. It involves standing/walking for long periods, moving up to 50 pounds, and handling routine duties in a school setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Develops positive relationships with a broad range of students, staff, and community members.
• Able to demonstrate patience and gain students' cooperation.
• Able to manage large groups of children and maintain order.
• Demonstrates good listening skills and communicates effectively.
• Demonstrates proficient use of English language in written and oral forms.
• Use/operate technology and equipment related to the position/job.
• Able to walk and stand for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that students follow lunch and recess procedures and rules.
• Circulates throughout the cafeteria, recess environments, study areas, and the commons area and provides assistance to students (e.g., opening food packages).
• Assists in lunchroom clean-up.
• Monitors student behavior and works with students to resolve conflicts peacefully.
• Manages safe and orderly movement of children in various settings (playground, classroom, lunchroom, hallways).
• Ensures compliance with emergency procedures and safety protocols.
• Reports safety and other hazards to supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Positive relationships

Patience

Classroom management

Active listening

English communication

Technology literacy

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Technology & equipment use

Job description

• Date Posted:
  8/10/2026
• Location:
  Sunny Hill Elementary School
• Date Available:
  2026-2027 School Year
• Closing Date:
  When Filled

BARRINGTON COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 220 BARRINGTON, ILLINOIS 60010

JOB DESCRIPTION

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. Develops positive relationships with a broad range of students, staff, and community members.

3. Able to demonstrate patience and gain students' cooperation.

4. Able to manage large groups of children and maintain order.

5. Demonstrates good listening skills and communicates effectively.

6. Demonstrates proficient use of English language in written and oral forms.

7. Use/operate technology and equipment related to the position/job.

8. Able to walk and stand for extended periods of time.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal, Assistant Principal, Dean, or Coordinator of Safety

SUPERVISES: Students during lunch/recess hour, passing periods, & open areas

POSITION SUMMARY: The position of Lunch/Recess Supervisor was established for the purposes of supervising, assisting, and guiding students during lunch, recess, and open periods at BHS to ensure the safe and efficient operations of lunchroom and recess procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Ensures that students follow lunch and recess procedures and rules.

2. Circulates throughout the cafeteria, recess environments, study areas, and the commons area at BHS and provides assistance to students on an as needed basis (e.g., opening food packages).

3. Assists in lunchroom clean-up.

4. Monitors student behavior and works with students to resolve conflicts peacefully.

5. Manages the safe and orderly movement of children in a variety of settings, including to and from the playground, classroom, and lunchroom and hallways during passing periods. Maintains a safe environment for students at all times.

6. Ensures compliance with all emergency procedures and in conformity with procedures adopted by the District and emergency service authorities to ensure the safety of students.

7. Reports safety, sanitary and other hazards to supervisor.

8. Performs other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL CONTEXT OF THE JOB: Able to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time. Moving up to 50 pounds (pulling, pushing, lifting, carrying). Completing tasks using fine finger dexterity

GENERAL COMMENTS:

1. Provide guidance and positive direction to the student body regarding respect and school expectations for behavior as described in the Student Handbook.

2. Intervenes and takes appropriate action when respect for the individual or our educational environment is not demonstrated.

3. Is proactive - prevents problems from developing.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT (completed by the Office of Human Resources):

Calendar Days: 174

Wage Grid Lane: T/A

Hourly Rate: $17.88 (2025-2026 rate)*

Status: Temporary

*Rate is determined by contract currently under negations