Lunch/Recess Supervisor

POSITION: Lunch/Recess Supervisor

POSTING DATE: July 22, 2026

CLOSING DATE: Until Filled

START DATE: August 24, 2026

HOURS/TIME: 2.5 hours per day (11:15 am - 1:45 pm)

LOCATION: Indian Mound Middle School

COMPENSATION: $19.00

CERTIFICATION: High School Diploma or Equivalent

• Ideal Decision 2 weeks after the closing date

Meeting the Needs of Every Learner, Every Day:

McFarland School District is seeking highly dynamic candidates to fill an opening for a lunch/recess supervisor beginning in the 2026-27 school year. We aspire to hire individuals who can help us work toward our mission of meeting the needs of every learner, every day, and our vision of being an equitable and inclusive community committed to student belonging, achievement, and growth.

What Your Day Will Look Like:

As a Lunch Recess Supervisor (3 lunch periods), you will greet students entering the cafeteria, monitor seating areas, and ensure a safe, organized environment, enforcing our universal expectations while they eat their meals. You will then transition students outdoors, actively supervising play, enforcing school rules, and managing minor playground conflicts. Finally, you will help round up students to safely return to their classrooms on time.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Work collaboratively with other staff to supervise students and maintain a safe environment in the lunchroom/playground areas (or in the classrooms for indoor recess during inclement weather)
• Enjoy working with middle school-aged students
• Ability to balance having fun and engaging with students while maintaining order
• Circulate among students to encourage positive behaviors, assist students as needed, and interact with students to build relationships
• Encourage peaceful resolution of student conflicts and report disciplinary and other concerns to the building administration
• Evaluate student injuries and determine the course of action, including responding to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns
• Understand, follow, and enforce all procedures and expectations for the lunchroom and playground
• Ability to work in periods of up to 35 minutes in a variety of weather conditions
• Ability to communicate effectively and in a timely manner with other staff through oral, written, and technological means
• Maintain confidentiality of all student information
• Flexible, organized, and adaptive personality
• Can do physical movement, including lifting, bending, carrying, etc.
• Is willing to be trained in CPR and first aid if necessary
• Other duties as assigned

Why People Stay:

Through one-on-one interviews, McFarland teachers say making deep connections with colleagues (including administrators) and students helps them feel supported in McFarland. Teachers who have worked in other districts noted how McFarland class sizes are lower, special education caseloads are smaller, team budgets are larger, and they are glad to work in a community that supports schools, has a positive climate, and a school board that respects teachers. We have a full-time librarian, social worker, school psychologist, and at least one school counselor in each building.

The District:

The McFarland School District stands out as one of the top academic districts in Dane County and Wisconsin, offering a strong educational foundation that families and educators are proud of. With an average enrollment of 2,100 to 2,400 students, McFarland is large enough to provide a comprehensive EC-12 academic and co-curricular program, yet small enough to focus on each student''s unique needs. Known statewide for its welcoming atmosphere and student-centered approach, McFarland consistently attracts top-quality staff who enhance our vibrant, thriving community.

The Schools:

For more information, visit our school websites:

• McFarland Primary School (K-2) click here.
• Waubesa Intermediate School (3-5) click here.
• Indian Mound Middle School (6-8) click here.
• McFarland High School (9-12) click here.

How to Apply: Send an application via WECAN including a letter of application, resume, letters of reference, transcript, and we'd welcome the opportunity to consider your application.

Hiring Authority: Jamie Thomas, Principal, 6330 Exchange Street, McFarland, WI 53558, 608-838-8980, thomasj@mcfsd.org

TITLE IX - COMPLIANCE

McFarland School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation (including transgender status, change of sex or gender identity), English language proficiency, age, military status, or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability in its education programs or in employment. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title IX may be directed to: SCHOOL DISTRICT OF MCFARLAND 5101 Farwell Street McFarland, WI 53558 or to the Director of the Office of Civil Rights, Dept. of Health, Education & Welfare, Washington DC.