Cafeteria​/Recess Monitor SY

Cafeteria/Recess Monitor

School Year Cafeteria/Recess Monitor Brookside Elementary School

Position Summary:

Supervision of students, as assigned, for recess and lunch time. Effectively manage behavior to maintain a safe lunch and/or recess experience.

Responsibilities:

• Always ensure safety of students.
• Provide focused and guided supervision of students.
• Use appropriate tone and language when addressing students and listen to student concerns.
• Assist with restroom breaks, cafeteria needs, and other student necessities.
• Monitor hallways and restrooms to ensure safety and appropriate student behavior.
• Monitor the cafeteria and assist with the transition to recess; remain outside with students, security officers, and administrators (administrators may not always be present outside).
• Supervise students during outdoor recess, ensuring safety and addressing behavior concerns.
• Blow the whistle to signal the end of recess when administrators are not present.
• Monitor and assist students during the transition from the field to the front landing for staff pick-up at the end of recess.
• Promote good social relationships between children.
• Always maintain respect for confidential information.
• Interact positively with staff, students, and parents.
• Provide monitoring assistance to teachers as directed.
• Assist with students during school dismissal.

Knowledge/

Skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Organizational and problem-solving skills

Qualifications:

• High school diploma
• Experience working with children
• Bilingual in Spanish, Haitian Creole is an asset
• Effective interpersonal skills

Days:
Monday Friday (Up to 20 hours or more per week) Salary:
In accordance with the collective bargaining agreement Group: A Bargaining Unit: NFEP Work Year:
August - June (10 Months) Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision (Eligibility based on hours worked)

Norwalk is an equal opportunity employer.