Playground Aide (HES)

Humboldt Elementary School; Dewey-Humboldt (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Humboldt Elementary School in Humboldt, AZ is seeking a dedicated Playground Aide to supervise students before school and at recess, ensuring safety and positive behavior.

You will collaborate with teachers, monitor equipment, and provide clerical support as needed while promoting respectful conduct and student well-being on outdoor and indoor spaces. This part-time role requires punctuality, clear communication, and the ability to respond calmly to conflicts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Criminal justice/fingerprint clearance.
• Able to read district emails and use the work order system.
• Able to supervise and communicate with students.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the activities of all children during recess and before school.
• Promotes positive behavior and respectful treatment of students.
• Oversees student conduct and informs site administrators of serious issues.
• Ensures student safety in outdoor and indoor areas and monitors playground equipment.
• Assists teachers with recess supervision as needed.
• Provides administrative clerical support as directed.

Skills

Supervision of children

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork with staff

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Criminal justice/fingerprint clearance

Tools

Computer Proficiency

Job description

Humboldt Unified School District Humboldt Elementary School - Humboldt, Arizona Open in Google Maps

Job Description

JOB TITLE: PLAYGROUND AIDE

DEPARTMENT: School

FLSA STATUS/CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt; Level 1

SUPERVISORY DUTIES: None

APPROVED ON:02 /14/2023

SUMMARY : Assists with supervising the playground before school and during recess periods to ensure the security and safety of all students in support of District Board goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees the activities of all children while they are at recess and may also oversee playground activities before school begins at assigned school sites
• Promotes positive student behavior by setting a good example and treating all students with respect and courtesy
• Oversees student behavior during recess periods, maintains proper student conduct standards and brings serious issues to the attention of site administrators
• Ensures student safety in both outdoor and indoor activity areas (when required); monitors all playground equipment and grounds for safety
• Actively assists teachers who may also be providing recess supervision
• Provides administrative clerical support as directed

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations
• Ability to work with school aged children.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations
• Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents and community members
• Knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws, district procedures and Board policies
• Ability to handle confrontation and conflict without an emotional response

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS :

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma required
• Any equivalent combination of training, education and experience that meets minimum requirements

• Criminal justice/Fingerprint clearance

Computer Proficiency : The ability to read and respond to district emails and interact with the work order tracking system.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit and occasionally stand and walk. The employee may be required to move ten pounds and could occasionally lift or move up to twenty-five pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Outdoor environment.This position regularly works outdoors. The noise level in the work environment is generally quiet to moderate and may become excessively noisy at times. Will have contact with employees, external agencies and the public.

Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities identified in this position description are illustrative only and are in no way intended to be a complete list of activities that may be required of an incumbent. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Playground Aide (HES)

Humboldt Unified School District Humboldt Elementary School - Humboldt, Arizona Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Humboldt Unified School District

Job Details

Job ID: 4904171
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Nov 06, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Nov 23, 2026

JOB TITLE: PLAYGROUND AIDE

DEPARTMENT: School

REPORTS TO: Principal

FLSA STATUS/CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt; Level 1

SUPERVISORY DUTIES: None

APPROVED ON:02 /14/2023

SUMMARY : Assists with supervising the playground before school and during recess periods to ensure the security and safety of all students in support of District Board goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees the activities of all children while they are at recess and may also oversee playground activities before school begins at assigned school sites
• Promotes positive student behavior by setting a good example and treating all students with respect and courtesy
• Oversees student behavior during recess periods, maintains proper student conduct standards and brings serious issues to the attention of site administrators
• Ensures student safety in both outdoor and indoor activity areas (when required); monitors all playground equipment and grounds for safety
• Actively assists teachers who may also be providing recess supervision
• Provides administrative clerical support as directed

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations
• Ability to work with school aged children.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations
• Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents and community members
• Knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws, district procedures and Board policies
• Ability to handle confrontation and conflict without an emotional response

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS :

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma required
• Any equivalent combination of training, education and experience that meets minimum requirements

• Criminal justice/Fingerprint clearance

Computer Proficiency : The ability to read and respond to district emails and interact with the work order tracking system.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit and occasionally stand and walk. The employee may be required to move ten pounds and could occasionally lift or move up to twenty-five pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Outdoor environment.This position regularly works outdoors. The noise level in the work environment is generally quiet to moderate and may become excessively noisy at times. Will have contact with employees, external agencies and the public.

Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities identified in this position description are illustrative only and are in no way intended to be a complete list of activities that may be required of an incumbent. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Position Type: Part-Time
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Supervisory Aide

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Melissa Tannehill , Principal
• Humboldt Elementary School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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