Lunchroom/Playground Supervisor (1441)

Dunlap School District #323; United States; On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

A public school district is seeking a Playground Supervisor for the 2025-26 school year. The role involves supervising students during lunch and recess, ensuring adherence to safety standards, and supporting substitute teachers. Candidates must be at least 21 years old and should exhibit excellent communication skills. The position is up to 3 hours a day for 5 days a week, offering a salary of $15 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students during recess and lunch.
• Implement and enforce playground rules.
• Report unsafe conditions immediately.
• Support substitute teachers as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Ability to interact positively with children

Prioritization skills

Leadership skills

English language proficiency

Instructional assessment skills

Job description

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Playground Supervisor
• Date Posted: 12/16/2025
• Location: Hickory Grove Elementary School
• Date Available: 01/20/2026
• Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This position is for the 2025-26 school year and is up to 3 hours a day (10am-1pm) 5 days a week. $15/hr

Reports to: Building Administrator

Position Objective

To provide safe and constant lunchroom and playground supervision of students during recess periods and at other times as assigned by the school principal.

Essential Functions

• Follows district, building, and classroom policies, procedures, regulations, and attendance standards
• Is aware of and implements all site playground rules and regulations
• Supervises and monitors students during assigned playground supervision periods
• Utilizes appropriate disciplinary procedures and techniques in accordance with the school site discipline plan
• Is aware of and enforces school safety standards at all times
• Reports any unsafe playground conditions, including equipment, to the school principal immediately
• Alerts the teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student
• Serves as a source of information and support to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher
• Maintains satisfactory attendance, as defined in District policy and regulations

Additional Functions

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age

Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Able to communicate effectively with staff at all levels, students, parents, and the general public
• Ability to interact with children in a positive and nurturing manner
• Able to prioritize efforts in order to achieve a student-focused solution
• Ability to collaborate and provide shared leadership
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language
• Ability to assess and anticipate instructional and supervision tasks needed
• Understanding of school, district, and state rules and regulations regarding school operations

Working conditions

• Mental Demands: calculating, comparing, evaluation, interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, planning, documenting, specifying, coordinating, implementing, and presenting
• Physical Demands: bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, sitting for prolonged periods of time, standing, walking, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity
• Environmental Conditions: The work is performed primarily outdoors; however, inside work is required on occasion. Travel between buildings may be required