LUNCHROOM/PLAYGROUND ASSISTANT

Hillside 93; Hillside, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The Hillside School District 93 is seeking a Part-Time Lunchroom/Playground Assistant to supervise students during recess and lunch periods at Hillside. The role reports to the Assistant Principal and runs from 10:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., 10:15 a.m.

to 1:15 p.m. on school days, with a salary of $15.00 per hour. Responsibilities include supervising students in lunchrooms and on playgrounds, ensuring safety, assisting with duties, and communicating with staff to maintain a positive, orderly

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; must be at least 18 years old.
• Be in good health and character.
• Experience with children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise lunchroom from arrival to classroom departure.
• Direct students where to stand and sit in the lunchroom.
• Follow school safety and emergency procedures.
• Maintain positive communication with students and address needs.
• Wash tables, clean spills, and assist with manners during lunch.
• Maintain order in the lunchroom during lunch periods.
• Collaborate with lunchroom staff and administration.
• Be responsive to special dietary needs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience working with children

Follow directions (written and oral)

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Hillside School District 93

POSITION: LUNCHROOM/PLAYGROUND ASSISTANT

Job Focus: Responsible for supervising students in group interaction and physical exercise, in a safe, clean, and orderly environment during recess and lunch periods.

Line of Supervision: Responsible to the Assistant Principal

Shift: Part-Time-10:15 a.m.1:15 p.m.

Salary: $15.00 per hour

LUNCHROOM DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise students from their arrival to the lunchroom to their departure to the classroom;
• Direct students where to stand in line and where to sit in the lunchroom;
• Knowledgeable of and follow school safety and emergency procedures;
• Maintains positive communication with students, addressing any needs that may arise;
• Wash tables, cleanup spills, and assist student with maintaining good manners during lunch;
• Help maintain order in the lunchroom during each lunch period;
• Work with other school staff, including kitchen and other lunchroom assistants, Building Principal and Assistant Principal, during the lunch periods;
• Responsive to the special needs of student diets;
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Assistant Principal and/or Building Administration.

PLAYGROUND DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises all students during recess, while maintaining a harmonious and safe environment on the playground;
• Provide assistance organizing group games and activities;
• Establishes a positive relationship with students;
• Maintains effective communication with school personnel;
• Supervise student play, and monitors proper use of playground equipment;
• Monitors students entering and exiting the playground, while directing students to follow their schedules;
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Assistant Principal and/or Building Administration.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Be at least 18 years of age with a High School Diploma.
• Be of good health and character.
• Be able to follow both written and oral directions.
• Be willing to work with and around adults and children.
• Be able to follow a set of work schedules, and procedures.
• Be willing to learn new skills, and follow directions.
• Experience working with children, preferred.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Part-Time Position, Ten-month year. Salary and other benefits as established by the Board of Education.

Postings current as of 8/21/2026 5:57:51 AM CST.

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