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Playground Aide/Crossing Guard

Rock Creek Elementary is seeking a dependable, safety-minded individual to serve as a Playground Aide/Crossing Guard. This position plays an important role in maintaining a safe, positive, and respectful environment for students before school, during recesses, and after school dismissal.

Responsibilities include:

• Supervising students during recess, lunch recess, arrival, and dismissal times
• Monitoring playground activities to ensure student safety and appropriate behavior
• Assisting students in resolving minor conflicts using positive and respectful communication
• Enforcing school rules and safety procedures consistently and fairly
• Serving as a crossing guard before and after school to safely assist students and families crossing streets and parking lot areas
• Remaining alert to potential safety concerns and responding quickly and appropriately
• Communicating concerns or incidents promptly to school administration
• Encouraging positive student behavior and helping create an inclusive school environment
• Assisting with basic playground organization and equipment monitoring
• Supporting teachers and staff with classroom projects, preparation, and other school-wide tasks during non-recess times as part of a collaborative school team environment

Qualifications include:

• Strong commitment to student safety and supervision
• Ability to remain calm, attentive, and proactive in busy situations
• Dependable, punctual, and professional
• Positive attitude and ability to work well with children, staff, and families
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Prior experience working with children is preferred but not required

This is an "at will" position that the employer or employee may terminate employment at any time for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. The employment "at will" policy cannot be changed verbally or in writing, unless the change is specifically authorized in writing and approved by the Board of Trustees of District 411. Employment is contingent upon board approval and successful completion of federal background check and drug-free workplace pre-employment screening.