Lunchroom​/Playground Supervisor

Position Type:
Support Staff/Lunchroom Supervisor

Date Posted:
12/18/2025

Location:
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School

District:
Glen Ellyn School District 41

Glen Ellyn School District 41 is seeking a Lunchroom/Playground Supervisors
Work Year: 10 Months
Rate of Pay: $22.50 Per Hour

General Responsibilities: The lunchroom/playground supervisor supervises students during the lunch/recess period to ensure the health and safety of all students.
Knowledge and Skills:
Requires an understanding of confidentiality
Ability to establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships with students and staff
Ability to supervise, organize, and manage large groups of students
Fluency in English in order to communicate verbally and writing
Maintain regular attendance and punctuality
Fluency in Spanish (preferred, but not required)
Performance Responsibilities:

• Supervises students during the lunch/recess period
• Supervises appropriate indoor activities when weather is inclement
• Aids injured or ill students as necessary
• Reports all student injuries, accidents, illnesses and discipline issues to the appropriate authority immediately, or as soon as reasonably possible
• Maintains cleanliness in the lunchroom
• Assists in cleaning tables and floor for next activity
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the building administrator
• Directs movement of children to and from playground and/or lunchroom
• Follows established procedures for entry, food purchase, seating, and waste disposal
• Supervises and assists in the disposal of waste
• Circulates among the children during the lunch period to provide assistance when needed or to resolve minor issues
• Maintains confidentiality about students and about staff
• Notifies custodian of any large spills and provides assistance in keeping the table tops clean
• Works cooperatively with others including food service staff and other lunchroom/playground supervisors
• Is familiar with fire and tornado exit procedures, crises management and assists with implementation if necessary
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education:
High school diploma or equivalent required

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Employment Expectations:
All District 41 employees are expected to maintain high standards in their school relationships, to demonstrate integrity and honesty, to be considerate and cooperative, and to maintain professional relationships with students, parents, staff members, and others.

In filling a vacancy the district's first concern is to maintain and improve the service it renders to children.

Attachment(s):

• Lunchroom Supervisor Job Description