POSITION SUMMARY
The Recess and Lunch Monitor oversees students during lunch and recess, promoting safe, positive, and inclusive environments where every child feels valued and supported.

 

REPORTS TO: Principal

 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Supervise students during lunch and recess to ensure safety and respectful behavior.
• Monitor playground and cafeteria areas to maintain a positive, inclusive atmosphere.
• Support students in resolving conflicts calmly and respectfully.
• Report incidents or concerns to the appropriate school staff promptly.
• Reinforce school expectations, rules, and routines during transitions.
• Encourage positive peer interactions and inclusive play.
• Assist students with needs during lunch, such as opening containers or finding seats.
• Maintain orderly lines and smooth transitions between lunch, recess, and classrooms.
• Observe and address unsafe behaviors immediately.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to support a safe and welcoming school environment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS – Required qualifications to effectively perform job. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.

• Associate's Degree is preferred.
• Substitute teaching, CPS, First Aid, and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training and certification are preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES – May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those knowledge, skills, and abilities commonly associated with the job.

• Requires ability to communicate with diverse ages and populations.
• Requires understanding of human development and how to manage behavior.
• Requires strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate.
• Requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Requires effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Requires ability to operate standard office and classroom equipment.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES – Activities commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Required to occasionally move objects weighing up to 30 pounds around the workspace.
• Requires travel to multiple work sites within the District using reliable, personal transportation.

WORK ENVIRONMENT – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

• Exposed to moderate noise levels.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 188 Days 10:40am-1:00pm M-F

 

Part Time:  8-10 hours per week

Education:  Training and/or experience in supervision of students is desirable.

Experience:  Experience working with children is preferred.

Compensation:   District provides its staff with competitive pay.

Benefits:  Not Eligible.

FLSA:  Non-Exempt.

Work Calendar: 10 month position, part-time, Monday - Friday.

 

Please understand that in order to be considered as a candidate you must complete all steps in the application process. These steps include completing the online application, uploading your cover letter, resume and transcripts (if applicable), and providing three current references.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the School District of Clayton not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law, in its programs or employment practices as required by Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.  Full Non-Discrimination Disclosure