Lunch/Playground Supervisor (2 days per week)

Crystal Lake Elementary District 47; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Crystal Lake School District 47 is seeking a Lunch & Playground Supervisor (2 days per week) to maintain a positive environment through safe and efficient supervision of the lunchroom, playground, and hallways.

Ideal candidates will have a GED or high school diploma, enjoy working with children, and demonstrate patience, strong communication, leadership, and the ability to follow directions. This position reports to the building principal and offers no fringe benefits.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma preferred.
• Experience working with children.
• Friendly and patient with children.
• Positive leadership skills.
• Positive, enthusiastic attitude.
• Able to work with staff, students and community.
• Excellent communication, oral and written.
• Good judgment, neatness and punctuality.
• Respect confidential matters.
• Physical ability to lift 40 pounds occasionally; mobility on playgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students and maintain order in lunchroom, on the playground, and in the halls.
• Assist in guiding students in development of desirable social skills and habits.
• Assist in general welfare and safety of students.
• Report accidents and hazardous conditions immediately.
• Maintain the school rules and be consistent with discipline.
• Inform teacher and/or principal of any serious problems.
• 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.
• Report to building principal.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Child supervision

Communication skills

Leadership

Patience with children

Ability to follow directions

Education

GED or high school diploma

Job description

Crystal Lake School District 47 currently has an opening for a Lunch & Playground Supervisor (2 days per week). 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

Hourly Rate: $15 - part-time

No benefits