Playground Supervisor

Sylvania; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 15,911 - 22,661; Part time

Job summary

Lake Center Elementary School in Portage, MI is seeking a Playground Supervisor (Edustaff Employee) for the 2026-27 School Year. Work hours are 3-4 hours per day at $14.00 per hour. Directs students to and from the playground in an orderly, organized manner; maintains order in the cafeteria and playground; supervises students returning trays, cleans tables, and assists food staff as needed.

Regular attendance is required. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Agility and mobility to move about the playground and cafeteria.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct students to and from the playground in an orderly, organized manner.
• Maintain order within the cafeteria and playground by observing the rules and discipline.
• 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.
• Encourage acceptable behavior by demonstrating these traits when speaking with children.
• Inform teachers 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.
• Regular and consistent attendance.

Skills

Agility mobility

Verbal written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Playground Supervisor

Edustaff Employee

Lake Center Elementary School

3-4.0 Hours per day - $14.00/hr

2026-27 School Year

Job Overview

Job title and assignment as listed above. This section summarizes the position for the school year.

Job Summary

Directs the students to and from the playground in an orderly, organized manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Organize students to and from the playground.
• Maintain order within the cafeteria and playground by observing the rules and being consistent with discipline.
• 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.
• Encourage acceptable behavior by demonstrating these traits when speaking with children.
• Inform teachers 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.
• Regular and consistent attendance.

The above duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the nature of the work by this position. The listing is not all-inclusive.

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.

PPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex(including sexual orientation andgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. The following positions at Portage Public Schools have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy: Human Resources Director Jennifer Meisterheim and Assistant Superintendent of Operations Russell Gerbers. Contact information: 269-323-5000, 8107 Mustang Drive, Portage, Mi 49002