Lunchroom/Playground Aide

Young World Physical Education; High Ridge (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Northwest R-I School District in High Ridge, Missouri is seeking a part-time Lunchroom/Playground Aide (2 hours per day).

Responsibilities include supervising playground and cafeteria, ensuring safety, organizing games, guiding student behavior, and reporting problems. Starting date is immediately; qualifications include a high school diploma, strong human relations, experience with youth, and preferred prior school experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• Excellent human relations skills.
• Experience with young people.
• Prior experience in a school setting is desired.
• Ability to demonstrate keen observation competence.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students at playtime and maintain a harmonious atmosphere on the playground.
• Organizes group games and activities.
• Assumes responsibility for play equipment.
• Takes part in in-service training programs.
• Directs movement of groups to and from the playground.
• Displays initiative during supervision duties.
• Maintains student confidentiality.
• Carries a first aid pack provided by the school nurse.
• Reports problems and accidents.
• Follows established safety procedures.
• Directs students to keep hands and feet to oneself.
• Supervises students using their utensils safely.
• Supervises students in appropriate cafeteria behavior.
• Provides assistance in the maintenance of a safe and orderly cafeteria environment.
• Is sensitive to students requiring individual or special needs.
• Dresses appropriately in a manner suitable for the job.

Skills

Excellent human relations skills

Experience with young people

Prior experience in a school setting

Observation skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Northwest School District R1 Murphy Elementary School - High Ridge, Missouri Open in Google Maps

Lunchroom/Playground Aide

Northwest School District R1 Murphy Elementary School - High Ridge, Missouri Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Northwest R-1 School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5876581
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 07, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

LUNCHROOM / PLAYGROUND AIDE –(Part time 2hrs/day)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• Excellent human relations skills.
• Experience with young people.
• Prior experience in a school setting is desired.
• Ability to demonstrate keen observation competence.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Playground

• Supervise students at playtime and maintain a harmonious atmosphere on the playground.
• Organizes group games and activities.
• Assumes responsibility for play equipment.
• Takes part in in-service training programs.
• Directs movement of groups to and from the playground.
• Displays initiative during supervision duties.
• Maintains student confidentiality.
• Carries a first aid pack provided by the school nurse.
• Reports problems and accidents.
• Follows established safety procedures.
• Directs students to keep hands and feet to oneself.

Cafeteria

• Supervises students using their utensils safely.
• Supervises students in appropriate cafeteria behavior.

Including:

• use of a quiet voice
• keeping hands and feet to oneself
• Use of safe movement

• Provides assistance in the maintenance of a safe and orderly cafeteria environment.
• Is sensitive to students requiring individual or special needs.
• Dresses appropriately in a manner suitable for the job.

The Northwest R-I School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Northwest R-I School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, genetics, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Lisa Barnhart
• 4290 Gravois Rd
• House Springs, Missouri 63051
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]