Lunch/Playground Supervisor

Henry County School District; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 17,908 - 20,664; Full time

Job summary

A local school district in the United States is seeking a Lunch & Playground Supervisor to oversee student activities during lunch and playtime. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining order, ensuring safety, and assisting students in developing social skills. A GED or high school diploma is preferred along with experience working with children. This role requires strong communication and leadership skills, and the ability to lift at least 40 pounds. Enthusiasm and a positive attitude are essential, providing a nurturing environment for the students.

Qualifications

• Education: GED or high school diploma preferred.
• Experience and desire to work with children.
• Friendly and shows patience with children.
• Positive leadership skills.
• 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.
• Physical: Ability to lift 40 pounds to waist height occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students and maintain order in the lunchroom and playground.
• Assist in guiding students in development of social skills.
• Report accidents and hazardous conditions immediately.
• Encourage following rules and organization of games.

Skills

Experience working with children

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Patience with children

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
• District: Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District #47

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 assignedReport 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