Part-Time Playground Supervisor — Safe Recess

Santa Barbara USD; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Santa Barbara Unified School District is seeking a part-time Playground Supervisor for Adams Elementary School. This role involves supervising students during recess and lunch, and at school events, ensuring safety and adherence to district rules.

Hours are 3.75 per day, 9 months per year, with non-exempt status. The position requires readiness to report issues to school staff and to support a positive, structured environment for students.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising children in school settings is preferred.
• Knowledge of school safety rules and procedures.
• Ability to lift objects up to 20 pounds as needed.
• Familiarity with restorative approaches is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision of students on playgrounds, during lunch, and at events.
• Enforce school rules, safety standards, and policies.
• Report unsafe conditions to the principal or designee.
• Alert teachers to issues affecting individual students.
• Use restorative approaches to resolve student disputes.
• Maintain consistent attendance and punctuality.

Skills

Playground supervision

Safety awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

Any combination of education and experience

Job description

Santa Barbara Unified School District is seeking a part-time Playground Supervisor for Adams Elementary School. This role involves supervising students during recess and lunch, and at school events, ensuring safety and adherence to district rules.

Hours are 3.75 per day, 9 months per year, with non-exempt status. The position requires readiness to report issues to school staff and to support a positive, structured environment for students.