Playground & Lunch Duty Paraprofessional

Forest-Hills-Public-School; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Forest Hills Public School District is seeking a Lunch/Playground Paraprofessional for Pine Ridge Elementary in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The role supports playground supervision and student engagement during school days, with a plan to ensure safety and active learning during recess.

Starting date is August 26, 2026, with part-time hours from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, five days a week, 38 weeks per year. The position pays $15 per hour and reports to the Building Principal, with benefits per district

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Experience working with children.
• Strong desire to help children.
• Knowledge of first aid procedures/protocol.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students at playtime and maintain safety standards.
• Organize group games and activities.
• Direct movements of students to and from the playground.
• Complete disciplinary reports for incidents of serious or repetitive misbehavior.
• Assist in cafeteria as needed.
• Ensure consistent and reliable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience with children

Desire to help children

First aid knowledge

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Forest Hills Public School District is seeking a Lunch/Playground Paraprofessional for Pine Ridge Elementary in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The role supports playground supervision and student engagement during school days, with a plan to ensure safety and active learning during recess.

Starting date is August 26, 2026, with part-time hours from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, five days a week, 38 weeks per year. The position pays $15 per hour and reports to the Building Principal, with benefits per district