Playground Monitor

Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School is seeking a reliable and proactive Playground Monitor to ensure a safe, enjoyable environment for students during recess and provide essential administrative assistance to the school office team. The ideal candidate will combine strong supervision skills with organizational abilities to support playground operations.

• Playground Supervision
  • Supervise students during recess and lunch periods, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and respectful play environment.
  • Promote and model positive behaviors, including safe, responsible, and respectful actions consistent with the book "Teaching with Love and Logic" by Fay & Fay strategies.
  • Facilitate fair play and conflict resolution among students, encouraging cooperation, inclusion and sharing of equipment.
  • Monitor and manage playground equipment, reporting any maintenance needs.
  • Maintain a visible and attentive presence on the playground to ensure student safety at all times.
  • Clean lunch tables and restock safety supplies.
  • Facilitate bus pick-up and drop-off.

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Previous experience working with children or in an office/administrative setting preferred.
• Ability to model positive behavior and conflict resolution strategies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliability, punctuality, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to remain calm and attentive in a dynamic school environment.
• Ability to safely lift 40lbs.
• Ability to safely stand and walk for extended periods.

• $21.00/hr.
• This is a part-time, hourly position working 19 hours per week.
• This position does not include benefits or paid time off.
• Work primarily involves being outdoors for playground supervision and indoors for office support tasks.
• Schedule flexibility may be required for school events or operational needs.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not exhaustive. Duties and responsibilities may be subject to change based on organizational needs and priorities.