Playground Supervisor

Portage Public Schools•Portage, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Playground Supervisor directs students to and from the playground in an orderly, organized manner and supervises students in the cafeteria and on the playground. The role is an Edustaff employee assignment at Central Elementary School, for 3–4 hours per day, at $14.28 per hour, for the 2026–27 school year. The listed duties are representative rather than exhaustive; other duties may be assigned. Regular and consistent attendance is expected.

Requirements

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

Organize students as they travel to and from the playground.
Maintain order in the cafeteria and on the playground by observing rules and applying discipline consistently.
Supervise students returning trays and disposing of debris.
Clean tables between lunch periods and dispose of debris.
Circulate among tables to remain visible, assist children who need help, and resolve minor problems.
Encourage acceptable behavior by demonstrating it when speaking with children.
Inform the teacher and/or principal of serious problems in the cafeteria or on the playground.
Immediately notify the principal of discipline problems considered serious.
Supervise dismissal from the lunchroom and students' travel to and from the playground.
Assist food staff as necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and consistent attendance.