What are the responsibilities and job description for the Playground Assistant position at BENJAMIN FRANKLIN CHARTER SCHOOL-QUEEN CREEK?
Job Title: Playground Assistant
Reports to: Principal
Location: Gilbert Elementary Campus
Position Type: Part-Time
Length of Contract: 10 Months
Job Description
Benjamin Franklin Charter School is looking for Playground Assistants to join our Elementary Team for the 2026-2027 school year, with a start date of July 27th.
Responsibilities
- Adhere to all Benjamin Franklin policies and procedures.
- Supervision of students during drop off, pick up, recess, lunch time, and in the classroom.
- Provide a safe, positive environment for students.
- Remain professional, courteous with coworkers, parents and teachers.
- Be on time and prepared for shift.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Professional Competencies
- Be responsible, reliable, and punctual.
- Promote positive interactions with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Be flexible and adaptable to change.
- Positively accept direction and performance feedback.
- Exercise positive and proactive problem solving skills for personal behavior and conflict resolution.
- Direct constructive criticism and concerns to the appropriate source.
- Be a positive role model for students and colleagues.
BFCS Core Values
- Practice and Emulate Virtue – Act honorably and with integrity.
- Be Intellectually Curious – Have a passion for learning and growth.
- Have a Growth Mindset – Be flexible and adaptable to change.
- Be Intentionally Positive – Approach situations with the right intention.
- Promote Civility – Treat others with respect and understanding.
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Qualifications:
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Will be required to pass a criminal background check upon hire
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Duties may include frequent walking, standing, stooping, and lifting up to approximately 25 pounds. Employees may be required to exert up to 50 pounds occasionally. This position will require the employee to have the ability to stand for extended periods of time.
Benefits
- Competitive Teacher Salary
- Loyalty Bonus for Returning Teachers
- Prop 301 Bonus
- Stipends and Additional Earning Opportunities
- ASRS Retirement (if eligible)
- Paid Sick-Time Accrual
- Flexible work schedule with community-based activities
An Equal Opportunity Organization
BFCS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or
gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status.