Elementary Lunchroom Supervisor

Dr. Preston L. Williams Jr. Elementary School; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Dr. Preston L. Williams Jr.

Elementary School in Urbana, Illinois seeks an Elementary Lunchroom Supervisor to oversee the lunchroom and playground, ensuring a safe, pleasant environment for staff and students. The role involves direct supervision, assisting younger students with opening containers, and enforcing safety rules during lunch and play times. Starting immediately, 2 hours per school day, with a pay rate of $18.10 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience working with children preferred.
• Ability to communicate and interact appropriately with children and adults.
• Ability to follow simple instructions, orally or written.

Responsibilities

• Maintain discipline and enforce safety rules in lunchroom, playground, and activity room.
• Assist younger students with opening cartons, wrappers, etc., when needed.
• Defuse potentially tense situations in lunchroom or playground before they escalate.
• Interact with students in a fair but consistent manner.
• Keep teachers informed about issues involving their students.
• Follow building guidelines and protocols as assigned.
• Supervise students actively with mobility; perform tasks requiring regular physical activity.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Communication with children

Interpersonal skills

Instructions following

First Aid

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Elementary Lunchroom Supervisor

Urbana School District #116 Dr. Preston L. Williams Jr. Elementary School - Urbana, Illinois Open in Google Maps

Urbana School District #116 Dr. Preston L. Williams Jr. Elementary School - Urbana, Illinois Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5964124
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 19, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Urbana School District #116

TITLE: Elementary Lunchroom Supervisor

LOCATION: Dr. Preston Williams Elementary School

SUPERVISOR: Head Lunchroom Supervisor or Principal or designee

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, 10:30am - 1:00pm (2 hours/day)
• 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: 2 Hours Per Day

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Chad Musselman , Assistant Principal
• Dr. Preston L. Williams Jr. Elementary School
• Email: [e-mail]

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