PLAYGROUND AIDE

PLAYGROUND AIDE

Pennridge School District To Be Determined - Perkasie, Pennsylvania This job is also posted in Pennridge School District Job Details

Job ID:

5815043

Application Deadline:

Aug 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

To Be Determined Job Description

TITLE:

Playground Aide

REPORTS TO AND IS EVALUATED BY

Building Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

$15.00/hourly rate, Part-Time non-bargaining unit position; 10-Month work year/student days plus in-service only; Non-Exempt.

AVAILABLE

August 31, 2026 PRINCIPAL

FUNCTION

Through meaningful playground leadership, to enable students to enjoy group interaction and physical exercise which are integral parts of the district educational program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises students at playtime and maintains a positive, harmonious and safe atmosphere on the playground or inside recess location. Organizes group games and activities. Instructs students on the proper and safe use of playground equipment. Oversees the proper storage of playground equipment. Directs movement of groups of students to and from the play area(s). Attends in-service training programs as appropriate. Informs any attending teacher, or administrator, in the event of any argument involving students; any incident involving physical confrontation; and any incident that appears to be of more than momentary disruption. Any other duties or responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the Principal or Assistant Principal.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

High School Diploma

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUISITE SKILLS

Demonstrated aptitude for the work to be performed. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find acceptable.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT PAPERWORK REQUIREMENTS

Clearances must be within 12 months and TB must be within 90 days of hire date. PA State Police Clearance (Act 34) Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151) FBI Fingerprint Clearance (Act 114) School Personnel Health Form (Physical and TB test)

PDE 6004

Form (Act 24) Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release Form(s) (Act 168)

ADA COMPLIANCE

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of this position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

(Choose one of the following.)

SEDENTARY LIGHT WORK X MEDIUM WORK HEAVY WORK VERY HEAVY WORK

SEDENTARY:

involves sitting most of the time. The incumbent should be able to exert up to 10 lbs of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects.

LIGHT WORK

If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the individual sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work. The incumbent should be able to exert up to 20 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

MEDIUM WORK

The incumbent should be able to exert up to 50 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs of force constantly to move objects.

HEAVY WORK

The incumbent should be able to exert up to 75 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects.

VERY HEAVY WORK

The incumbent should be able to exert in excess of 100 lbs of force occasionally, and in excess of 50 lbs of force frequently, and in excess of 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects.

PROCEDURE

Interested candidates must submit an online application. EOE

Position Type:

Other

Salary:

$15 to $15 Per Hour Job Requirements High School/Trade School degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required