Lunch/Playground Supervisor

Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District #47; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District #47 is seeking a Lunch & Playground Supervisor to maintain a positive environment during lunch and recess. The role involves supervising students, guiding behavior, and ensuring safety in the lunchroom, playground, and corridors.

The ideal candidate will have GED or a high school diploma and a friendly, patient demeanor. Responsibilities include reporting accidents, enforcing rules, and collaborating with staff to support student welfare.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma preferred.
• Experience and desire to work with children.
• Friendly and patient with children.
• Positive leadership skills.
• Good communication and ability to follow directions.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds occasionally.
• Good agility and mobility for supervising play areas.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students in lunchroom and playground.
• Maintain order and safety during activities.
• Guide students in social skills and safe behavior.
• Report accidents and hazards immediately.
• Enforce school rules and discipline consistently.
• Respond quickly to safety concerns and incidents.
• Coordinate with teachers and principals as needed.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication skills

Leadership

Patience

Positive attitude

Team collaboration

Discipline

Physical stamina

Education

GED or high school diploma

Job description

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Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District #47

• Position Type: Lunch & Playground Supervisor/ Lunch/Playground Supervisor
• Date Posted: 10/23/2026
• 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.

The ideal candidate will:

• 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

Requirements include:

• 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

Postings current as of 10/25/2026 4:04:31 PM CST.