Lunch/Playground Supervisor

Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District #47; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A school district is seeking a Lunch & Playground Supervisor to maintain a safe and positive environment in the lunchroom and on the playground. Responsibilities include supervising students, guiding them in social skills, and ensuring their safety. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, experience working with children, and excellent communication skills. This role demands a friendly demeanor and the ability to lift 40 pounds. Immediate start required.

Qualifications

• Experience and desire to work with children.
• Maintain a positive and enthusiastic attitude while on the job.
• Ability to exercise good judgment, neatness, integrity and punctuality.
• Ability to work with staff, students and community members.
• Strong judgment, punctuality and confidentiality when needed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students and maintain order in the lunchroom and playground.
• Assist in guiding students in the development of desirable social skills.
• Respond immediately to safety complaints made by students.
• Enforce school rules and encourage fair play and games.
• Inspect playground equipment safety and address concerns.
• Report to the building principal as required.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Friendly and shows patience with children

Positive leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work efficiently with staff, students and community

Ability to follow directions

Teamwork with staff

Ability to lift 40 pounds

Mobility and physical stamina

Education

GED or high school diploma preferred

Job description

Overview

Position Type: Lunch & Playground Supervisor/Lunch/Playground Supervisor

Date Posted: 10/17/2025

Location: Husmann Elementary School

Date Available: ASAP

Crystal Lake School District 47 currently has an opening for a Lunch & Playground Supervisor. The goal of this position is to maintain a positive environment through safe and efficient supervision of school activities in the lunchroom and on the playground.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students and maintain order in the lunchroom, on the playground and in the halls/corridors
• Assist in guiding students in development of desirable and acceptable social skills and habits
• Assist in general welfare and safety of students
• Report accidents and hazardous conditions immediately
• Resolve problems that might arise
• Inform teacher and/or principal of any serious problems
• Maintain the school rules and be consistent with discipline
• Encourage healthy attitudes and good bus/playground/lunchroom standards
• Consistently encourage following rules and organization of games to help establish habits of fair play in order to enjoy wholesome recreation activities
• Periodically inspect the safety of equipment on the playground and report safety concerns
• Respond immediately to safety complaints made by students
• Send students to the nurse on matters that require immediate medical attention
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Report to building principal

Qualifications

• Education: GED or high school diploma preferred
• Experience and desire to work with children
• Friendly and shows patience with children
• Positive leadership skills
• Maintain a positive and enthusiastic attitude while on the job
• Ability to work efficiently with staff, students and community
• Excellent communication skills and ability to follow oral and written directions
• Ability to exercise good judgment, neatness, integrity and punctuality
• Ability to respect confidential matters
• Physical: Ability to lift 40 pounds to waist height occasionally
• Physical: Good agility and mobility with physical stamina to move about hard and soft play areas and ability to move quickly to students who are posing a risk to themselves or others