Lunch/Recess Supervisor

Sd74; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 13,776 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking a Lunch/Playground Supervisor to assist in maintaining an orderly environment during meals and playtime. This role involves supervising students in the cafeteria, ensuring cleanliness, and helping during recess. Strong communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively with others are essential. Candidates should be attentive to students' needs and able to handle safety concerns appropriately.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated communication skills to interact effectively with students.
• Ability to work well with others in a busy environment.
• Knowledge of confidentiality related to students.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students in the cafeteria during mealtime.
• Ensure cleanliness of tables and surrounding areas.
• Assist students during food purchases and distribution.
• Organize groups for orderly dismissal from the cafeteria.
• Supervise students on the playground during recess.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships

Ability to maintain confidentiality about students

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Lincolnwood School District 74

• Position Type: Lunch/Playground/ Lunch and Playground Supervisor
• Date Posted: 12/29/2025
• Location: Rutledge Hall

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of the building Principal, to assist in maintaining an orderly and safe atmosphere in the cafeteria, on the playground, and in other designated locations by helping and supervising students at mealtime and playtime in accordance with established district procedures.

Essential Functions:

• Assists in supervising students in the cafeteria during mealtime.
• Assists in making sure that tables and surrounding areas are clean.
• Assists in supervising the playground/classroom during the lunch hour.
• Assists students with orderly food purchases, distribution of food, disposal of food waste, and return of trays and utensils.
• Ensures that students remain seated in assigned areas throughout their time in the cafeteria.
• Circulates among assigned tables during the mealtime to be available as needed.
• Organizes groups of students for orderly dismissal from the cafeteria.
• Reports to teachers, principal, and/or nurse as appropriate regarding infractions, safety concerns, injuries, or other issues involving students.
• Assists in supervising students in the playground area during mid‑day recess.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality about students in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and district guidelines.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard school environment and in outdoor weather.