Playground & Lunchroom Supervisor

Portage Public Schools; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Portage Public Schools is seeking a Playground Supervisor at Central Elementary School for the 2026-27 school year. This Edustaff position involves directing students to and from the playground for lunch and recess, maintaining order, and assisting staff as needed.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, agility to move in play areas, and strong verbal and written communication skills. The role supports safe, orderly student movement and daily supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Agility and mobility to move about the hard and soft play areas on the playground.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Directs the students to and from the playground in an orderly, organized manner.
• Organize students to and from the playground.
• Supervise students as they return their trays and dispose of debris.
• Clean tables between lunch periods and dispose of debris.
• Maintain visibility by circulating among the tables and help children who need assistance; resolve minor problems that might arise.
• Inform teacher and/or principal of any serious problems arising within the cafeteria or playground.
• Immediately notify principal in the event of a discipline problem that is considered to be serious.
• Supervise dismissal of students from lunchroom and to and from playground.
• Assist food staff as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Mobility/Agility

Education

High school diploma, GED or equivalent

Job description

Portage Public Schools is seeking a Playground Supervisor at Central Elementary School for the 2026-27 school year. This Edustaff position involves directing students to and from the playground for lunch and recess, maintaining order, and assisting staff as needed.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, agility to move in play areas, and strong verbal and written communication skills. The role supports safe, orderly student movement and daily supervision.