Lunchroom/Playground Supervisor

D41 Health Services; Glen Ellyn (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Glen Ellyn School District 41 is seeking a Lunchroom/Playground Supervisor at the District 41 Kindergarten Center in Glen Ellyn, IL. The 10-month position pays $22.50 per hour and requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with a focus on maintaining health and safety during lunch and recess.

Responsibilities include supervising students, supporting indoor activities during bad weather, assisting injured students, and ensuring orderly meal times.

Qualifications

• Understanding of confidentiality.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and positive relationships with students and staff.
• Ability to supervise, organize and manage large groups of students.
• Fluency in English for verbal and written communication.
• Fluency in Spanish is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises students during lunch and recess.
• Ensures health and safety of students.
• Maintains cleanliness in the lunchroom.
• Reports student injuries, accidents, or discipline issues promptly.
• Directs movement of children to/from playground and lunchroom.
• Collaborates with food service staff and other supervisors.

Skills

Confidentiality

Positive relationships

Supervise large groups

English fluency

Attendance

Spanish preferred

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Jobs at District 41

Openings as of 10/22/2026 Glen Ellyn School District 41

Lunchroom/Playground Supervisor

Job ID: 6927

Position Type: Support Staff/ Lunchroom Supervisor

Date Posted: 10/20/2026

Location: D41 Kindergarten Center

District: Glen Ellyn School District 41

Work Year: 10 Months

Rate of Pay: $22.50 Per Hour

General Responsibilities: The lunchroom/playground supervisor supervises students during the lunch/recess period to ensure the health and safety of all students.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Requires an understanding of confidentiality
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships with students and staff
• Ability to supervise, organize, and manage large groups of students
• Fluency in English in order to communicate verbally and writing
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality
• Fluency in Spanish (preferred, but not required)

Performance Responsibilities:

• Supervises students during the lunch/recess period
• Supervises appropriate indoor activities when weather is inclement
• Aids injured or ill students as necessary
• Reports all student injuries, accidents, illnesses and discipline issues to the appropriate authority immediately, or as soon as reasonably possible
• Maintains cleanliness in the lunchroom
• Assists in cleaning tables and floor for next activity
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the building administrator
• Directs movement of children to and from playground and/or lunchroom
• Follows established procedures for entry, food purchase, seating, and waste disposal
• Supervises and assists in the disposal of waste
• Circulates among the children during the lunch period to provide assistance when needed or to resolve minor issues
• Maintains confidentiality about students and about staff
• Notifies custodian of any large spills and provides assistance in keeping the table tops clean
• Works cooperatively with others including food service staff and other lunchroom/playground supervisors
• Is familiar with fire and tornado exit procedures, crises management and assists with implementation if necessary
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required

Employment Expectations: All District 41 employees are expected to maintain high standards in their school relationships, to demonstrate integrity and honesty, to be considerate and cooperative, and to maintain professional relationships with students, parents, staff members, and others.

In filling a vacancy the district's first concern is to maintain and improve the service it renders to children.

Attachment(s):

• Lunchroom Supervisor Job Description