Lunchroom/Playground Substitute 2026-27

Sylvania; Orland Park (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a substitute supervisor to join a pool of on-call personnel for K-8 school facilities in Orland Park, IL. The role supports lunchroom and playground supervision and may involve light clerical tasks as needed by the principal.

Work is part-time, with daily hours varying and on-call assignments starting when vacancies arise. The position offers flexible hours during the school day, including a typical window around mid-morning to early afternoon, and requires dependable,

Qualifications

• Strong interest in working with school-age children.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to problem-solve issues quickly.
• Successful experience supervising children grades K-8.
• First Aid Certification is a plus.
• Possesses the ability to communicate and follow written and oral directions clearly.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist students in the lunchroom.
• Supervise and assist students on the playground.
• Assist with cleaning the lunchroom.
• Assist with distribution of lunches.
• Use Red Rover Absence Management System to accept vacancy assignments.
• May be asked to assist with light clerical duties as assigned by the principal, such as copying, organizing, laminating instructional materials, assisting in the media center with non-clerical tasks, e.g. shelving books, straightening materials.
• Other tasks as assigned by the principal.

Skills

Supervision experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Experience supervising K-8

Dependable

Good judgement

First Aid Certification

Follow directions

Job description

Supervisor

Principal / Assistant Principal

Starting Pay: $15.75 per hour

Work Schedule: Shift is 3.0 - 3.25 hours per day; part-time/non-benefit.

First day of school : August 19, 2026

SUMMARY

This is a substitute position. You would be included in a pool of individuals available to fill vacancies as they develope on an "on call" basis. The District uses an online absence management system to fill vacancies as they are posted. This position would the online system to accept assignments.

LOCATIONS WITHIN DISTRICT

Center School (K-2), Liberty School (3-5), Prairie School (K-2), High Point School(3-5), Meadow Ridge School (3-5), Centennial School (K-2), and Park School (K-2).

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Strong interest in working with school-age children
2. Good communication skills
3. Good interpersonal skills
4. Able to problem-solve issues quickly
5. Successful experience supervising children grades K-8
6. Dependable
7. Possesses good judgement
8. First Aid Certification a plus
9. Possesses the ability to communicate and follow written and oral directions in a clear and concise manner

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Supervise and assist students in the lunchroom.
2. Supervise and assist students on the playground.
3. Assist with cleaning the lunchroom.
4. Assist with distribution of lunches.
5. Use Red Rover Absence Management System to accept vacancy assignments
6. May be asked to assist the school staff with light clerical duties as assigned by the principal, such as:
7. a) copying, organizing, laminating instructional materials as directed by teachers,
8. b) assisting in the media center with non-clerical tasks, e.g. shelving books, straightening materials.
9. c) processing mail.
10. 7. Other tasks as assigned by the principal.

HOURS

Monday - Friday. Times vary

based on specific school

average time period 9:50 am - 1:15 pm

PL/Early release days: 8:15 am - 11:15 am (average)

We are an equal opportunity employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability.