Elementary Lunchroom/Recess Supervisor

Leal Elementary School; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Leal Elementary School in Urbana, Illinois, invites applications for an Elementary Lunchroom/Recess Supervisor. The role oversees the lunchroom and playground, ensuring a safe and pleasant environment for students and staff, and requires active supervision during lunch and recess periods.

Starting immediately, the position pays $18.10 per hour and runs for student contact days from 10:45am to 1:00pm. Candidates must be capable of walking, bending, and continuous mobility to fulfill duties.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience with children preferred; ability to communicate with children and adults.
• Ability to follow simple instructions, orally or written.
• Preferred: Recreation background; knowledge of peer mediation and conflict resolution; knowledge of First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Maintain discipline by enforcing safety rules in lunchroom, playground, and activity room.
• Assist younger students with opening cartons, wrappers, etc., when needed.
• Be aware of situations in lunchroom or playground and defuse them before they escalate.
• Exercise a fair but consistent manner when interacting with students.
• Maintain good relationships with teachers by informing them of problems involving their students.
• Practice guidelines and protocols per building.
• Actively supervise students; move throughout the area and perform tasks requiring mobility.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Discipline enforcement

Child interaction

Mobility

Staff communication

First Aid knowledge

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Elementary Lunchroom/Recess Supervisor

Urbana School District #116 Leal Elementary School - Urbana, Illinois Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5646286

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Urbana School District #116

TITLE: Elementary Lunchroom/Recess Supervisor

LOCATION: Leal Elementary School

SUPERVISOR: Principal or Assistant Principal

SUPERVISES: Students

JOB SUMMARY: Supervise the lunchroom and playground effectively to create a safe and pleasant environment for staff and students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

• Maintain discipline by enforcing safety rules when students are in the lunchroom, playground, and activity room
• Assist younger students with opening cartons, wrappers, etc, when they are unable to independently do so
• Be aware of situations arising in the lunchroom or on the playground to defuse them before a situation gets out of control
• Exercise a fair but consistent manner when interacting with students
• Maintain a good relationship with teachers by keeping them informed about problems or situations involving their students
• Practice proper guidelines and protocols per assigned building
• Actively supervise students; move throughout the work area as needed, and perform tasks that involve consistent mobility. Candidates must be able to walk, bend, reach, and engage in physical activity regularly to successfully fulfill the responsibilities of the position.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION

• High School diploma or equivalent

EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience working with children preferred
• Demonstrate ability to communicate and interact with children and adults appropriately
• Ability to follow simple instructions, orally or written

PREFERREDSKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Recreation background
• Knowledge of peer mediation and conflict resolution techniques and ability to apply them to lunch and playground situations
• Knowledge of First Aid

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Benefit information can be found on the Human Resources webpage .
• This is a position not within the collective bargaining unit and is not an administrative position.
• This is not an exempt position.
• Student contact days, 10:45am - 1:00pm (2 hours, 15 minutes)
• Pay Rate is $18.10/hour

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of professional personnel.

START DATE: ASAP

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

REVISED: September2025

Position Type: Hourly

Contact Information

• Emily Reiliy , Assistant Principal
• Leal Elementary School
• Email: [e-mail]