Lunch/Playground Supervisor

Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District #47; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A local school district in Dublin, Ohio is seeking a Lunch & Playground Supervisor to maintain a positive environment during school activities. Responsibilities include supervising students, reporting safety issues, and promoting healthy interactions. Ideal candidates should have a GED or high school diploma, experience working with children, and demonstrate leadership and communication skills. This role is crucial for ensuring a safe and engaging atmosphere for students during lunch and play periods.

Qualifications

• Friendly and shows patience with children.
• Ability to exercise good judgment, neatness, integrity, and punctuality.
• Ability to respect confidential matters.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students and maintain order in lunchroom and playground.
• Assist in guiding students in development of social skills.
• Report accidents and safety concerns immediately.
• Encourage healthy attitudes and fair play.

Skills

Experience working with children

Excellent communication skills

Positive leadership skills

Ability to work efficiently with staff and community

Education

GED or high school diploma

Job description

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

Date Posted: 8/4/2025

Location: Glacier Ridge Elementary School

Date Available: 08/18/2025

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