Playground Aide - 3.75 hours per day

Sylvania; Twin Falls (ID); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Rock Creek Elementary is seeking a dependable Playground Aide to supervise students at recess and monitor safety on the playground, ensuring positive behavior and respectful interactions.

The role supports staff with classroom tasks when recess is not in session and requires outdoor work in varying weather conditions with a proactive, safety-first mindset.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to student safety and supervision.
• Ability to remain calm, attentive, and proactive in busy situations.
• Dependable, punctual, and professional.
• Positive attitude and ability to work well with children, staff, and families.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Prior experience working with children is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students at recess.
• Monitor playground activities to ensure student safety and appropriate behavior.
• Assist students in resolving minor conflicts using positive and respectful communication.
• Enforce school rules and safety procedures consistently and fairly.
• Remain alert to potential safety concerns and respond quickly and appropriately.
• Communicate concerns or incidents promptly to school administration.
• Encourage positive student behavior and help create an inclusive school environment.
• Assist with basic playground organization and equipment monitoring.
• Support teachers and staff with classroom projects, preparation, and other school-wide tasks during non-recess times as part of a collaborative school team environment.

Skills

Student safety

Calm under pressure

Dependable

Positive attitude

Communication skills

Outdoor work

Child experience preferred

Job description

This is a 3.75 hour a day position.

Rock Creek Elementary is seeking a dependable, safety-minded individual to serve as a Playground Aide. This position plays an important role in maintaining a safe, positive, and respectful environment for students during recesses.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise students at recess
• Monitor playground activities to ensure student safety and appropriate behavior
• Assist students in resolving minor conflicts using positive and respectful communication
• Enforce school rules and safety procedures consistently and fairly
• Remain alert to potential safety concerns and respond quickly and appropriately
• Communicate concerns or incidents promptly to school administration
• Encourage positive student behavior and help create an inclusive school environment
• Assist with basic playground organization and equipment monitoring
• Support teachers and staff with classroom projects, preparation, and other school-wide tasks during non-recess times as part of a collaborative school team environment

Qualifications:

• Strong commitment to student safety and supervision
• Ability to remain calm, attentive, and proactive in busy situations
• Dependable, punctual, and professional
• Positive attitude and ability to work well with children, staff, and families
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Prior experience working with children is preferred but not required

This is an “at will” position that the employer or employee may terminate employment at any time for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. The employment “at will” policy cannot be changed verbally or in writing, unless the change is specifically authorized in writing and approved by the Board of Trustees of District 411.
Employment is contingent upon board approval and successful completion of federal background check and drug-free workplace pre-employment screening.