Playground Staff Assistant [ESP3930]

Lincoln Elementary; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Lincoln Elementary in Ogden, Utah seeks a Playground Staff Assistant to supervise students during recess, enforce rules, and respond to minor injuries. The role requires quick reactions to potentially stressful situations and a friendly, safety‑minded presence on the playground.

Starting immediately, this part‑time position offers a 4‑hour day, 20 hours per week, with the ESP Salary Schedule providing Range 20 Step 1.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Six (6) months of related experience.
• Knowledge of alphabetical and numerical systems; ability to organize catalogs and handle finances.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children in the playground.
• Mediate arguments between students.
• Notify supervisor of serious rule infractions/incidents.
• Administer minor first aid.
• Enforce school rules.
• Escort students to and from the playground.
• Distribute playground equipment and storage.
• Supervise students and assist in teaching social/academic skills.
• Ensure children's safety.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Playground Staff Assistant [ESP3930]

Ogden City School District Lincoln Elementary - Ogden, Utah Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in OGDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Details

Job ID: 5985986
Application Deadline: Nov 12, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)
Posted: Nov 06, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Classification Title: Staff Assistant I

Title: Playground Staff Assistant

Calendar: A, School Days

ESP Salary Schedule: Range 20 Step 1 Hours: 4/Day 20/Week

Location: Lincoln Elementary

General Purpose

Supervise children during playground activities and enforce school rules to promote student safety. Apply first aid to minor injury and notify proper school personnel of serious incidents. Requires the ability to react quickly in possible stressful situations.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Supervise children in the playground.
• Mediate arguments, fights between students.
• Notify supervisor of serious rule infractions/incidents.
• Administer minor first aid.
• Enforce school rules.
• Escort students to and from the playground.
• Distributes playground equipment and storage.
• Supervise students and intervene when socially appropriate.
• Assist in teaching social/academic skills.
• Responsible for children’s safety.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Six (6) months of related experience
• Knowledge and skill in understanding and using alphabetical and numerical systems, in organizing and maintaining catalog systems, and in handling finances

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• The job occasionally requires light physical exertion including walking, standing, motor vehicle operation and other forms of light physical activity.
• The job occasionally requires a moderate level of physical exertion such as handling medium weight materials (11-50 pounds), extensive standing, walking, crawling, bending, stooping or climbing, or assisting special education students with their physical needs.
• Work is occasionally carried out in mildly disagreeable conditions. Work involves exposure to unpleasant elements such as noise, ventilation, crowded nature of work, exposure to outside weather conditions, pressures related to sensitive situations, sitting;/standing in one position for an extended period of time, etc.that yield a perceptible level of discomfort.
• Typically involves contact with students, parents, teachers, principal, assistant principal and/or other staff members.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $16.99 Per Hour

Contact Information

• Terry Humphreys , Principal
• Lincoln Elementary
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

Map