Elementary Lunchroom Supervisor

Young World Physical Education; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 2,493,456; Part time

Job summary

A local school district in Urbana, Illinois, is looking for an Elementary Lunchroom Supervisor to ensure a safe and pleasant environment for students during lunch. Responsibilities include supervising the lunchroom and playground, assisting younger students, maintaining discipline, and working closely with teachers. The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma and experience working with children. This is a part-time position requiring 2 hours of work daily, with a pay rate of $18.10 per hour.

Qualifications

• Preferred experience with children in group settings.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to maintain a safe environment for children.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the lunchroom and playground effectively.
• Maintain discipline and enforce safety rules.
• Assist students with opening food containers.
• Defuse potential issues before they escalate.
• Inform teachers about student-related problems.
• Actively supervise and move throughout the area.

Skills

Communication with children and adults

Ability to follow instructions

Conflict resolution techniques

Recreation background

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Urbana School District #116 Dr. Preston L. Williams Jr. Elementary School - Urbana, Illinois

Elementary Lunchroom Supervisor

This job is also posted in Urbana School District #116

Job Details

Job ID: 5582106

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 11, 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

PREFERRED SKILLS 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 a 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: September 2025

Position Type: 2 Hours Per Day

Job Requirements

Contact Information

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

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