Position Type:
Lunch & Playground Supervisor/Lunch/Playground Supervisor
Date Posted:
5/27/2026
Location:
Canterbury Elementary School
Date Available:
08/19/2026
Closing Date:
Until filled
Crystal Lake School District 47 currently has an opening for a Lunch & Playground Supervisor. The goal of this position is to maintain a positive environment through safe and efficient supervision of school activities in the lunchroom and on the playground.
The ideal candidate will:
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Supervise students and maintain order in the lunchroom, on the playground and in the halls/corridors
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Assist in guiding students in development of desirable and acceptable social skills and habits
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Assist in general welfare and safety of students
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Report accidents and hazardous conditions immediately
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Resolve problems that might arise
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Inform teacher and/or principal of any serious problems
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Maintain the school rules and be consistent with discipline
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Encourage healthy attitudes and good bus/playground/lunchroom standards
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Consistently encourage following rules and organization of games to help establish habits of fair play in order to enjoy wholesome recreation activities
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Periodically inspect the safety of equipment on the playground and report safety concerns
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Respond immediately to safety complaints made by students
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Send students to the nurse on matters that require immediate medical attention
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Perform other related duties as assigned
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Report to building principal
Requirements include:
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Education: GED or high school diploma preferred
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Experience and desire to work with children
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Friendly and shows patience with children
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Positive leadership skills
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Maintain a positive and enthusiastic attitude while on the job
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Ability to work efficiently with staff, students and community
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Excellent communication skills and ability to follow oral and written directions
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Ability to exercise good judgment, neatness, integrity and punctuality
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Ability to respect confidential matters
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Physical: Ability to lift 40 pounds to waist height occasionally
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Physical: Good agility and mobility with physical stamina to move about hard and soft play areas and ability to move quickly to students who are posing a risk to themselves or others
Hourly Rate: $15 - part-time
No benefits
