Playground/Lunch Supervisor

New Lenox School District 122; New Lenox (IL); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Part time

Job summary

New Lenox School District 122 is looking for Playground/Lunch Supervisors for the 2026-2027 school year. This position involves supervising students during lunch and recess, ensuring a safe environment while enforcing procedures.

Applicants must possess a high school diploma and demonstrate effective communication and supervision skills. The role offers a starting wage of $16.00 an hour, with work for 168 days a year.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Clear ability to supervise lunchroom/playground activities is necessary.
• Must be able to complete a physical exam and background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance and supervision during lunch and recess.
• Enforce lunchroom/playground procedures effectively.
• Communicate disciplinary problems to principal(s).
• Set up and clean lunchroom tables before and after periods.
• Direct safe movement of students within the area.

Skills

Ability to read and comprehend instructions

Ability to effectively supervise students

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships

Ability to carry out instructions

Patience and communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

New Lenox School District 122 is hiring Playground/Lunch Supervisors for the 2026-2027 school year.

Position Title: Playground/Lunch Supervisor

Report To: Principal(s)

Benefits: No employee benefits are offered

• Starting Wage: $16.00 an hour
• Total Work Days: 168 Days
• Hours: Varies
• Sick/Personal Days: Not applicable
• Paid Holidays: Not applicable
• Condolence Leave: 3-5 Days
• Disability: Not applicable
• IMRF: Not applicable
• Medical: Not applicable
• Life Insurance: Not applicable
• Yearly Increase – July 1: NLPSSC Contract

Summary

To provide assistance and supervision for students during lunch/recess and maintain a positive safe environment for students to eat and participate in recess, if applicable.

Qualifications

• Have earned a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence and accurately report applicable information to the supervisor.
• Ability to effectively supervise students by enforcing lunchroom/playground procedures.
• Ability to carry out instructions and intervene with problem situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and staff.
• Present evidence of a physical exam to determine "fit for duty", evidence of being free from communicable disease (TB), and submit to a criminal background check.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to walk and stand.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequently tolerate working outside for recess period(s).
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Apply common sense understanding to carry out lunch/playground procedures.
• Successfully deal with problems involving different variables.
• Get along with people and display patience to all school community members.
• Communicate clearly and concisely by notifying principal(s) of any disciplinary problems that might arise.
• Set up necessary lunchroom tables and clean prior and after lunch periods.
• Assist students with following lunchroom/playground procedures.
• Assume responsibility for play equipment (playground only).
• Direct movement of groups to and from designated locations in a safe and organized manner.
• Perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
• Display ethical and professional behavior. Serve as a role model for the school community by demonstrating positive attitudes, appropriate attire and grooming, accepting responsibility, and effective work ethic.
• Perform any duties and responsibilities that are within the scope of employment, as assigned by the Principal or designee.

Evaluation

• Performance of the job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on the evaluation of classified personnel.