Playground Monitor

Overview

• Job Title: Playground Monitor – Lunch Recess
• School: St. Gerard Majella School
• Location: Kirkwood, MO
• Affiliation: Archdiocese of St. Louis
• Reports to: Principal
• Job Type: Part-Time (Hourly)
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (School Year: 2025–2026)

St. Gerard Majella School, a Catholic elementary school within the Archdiocese of St. Louis, is seeking caring and responsible individuals to serve as Lunch Recess Monitors for the 2025–2026 school year. The Playground Monitor plays a vital role in ensuring the safety, well-being, and positive social interactions of students during lunch recess.

• Supervise students during outdoor and/or indoor recess between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
• Promote safe and respectful play while maintaining a positive and structured environment.
• Monitor student behavior, redirect as necessary, and report any concerns to the appropriate school personnel.
• Provide basic first aid when needed and follow emergency procedures if required.
• Help maintain a clean and safe play area by reporting hazards or unsafe conditions.
• Collaborate with fellow monitors and school staff to ensure effective supervision.

• Must enjoy working with children and have a calm, attentive presence.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to manage groups of children with fairness and consistency.
• Prior experience in a school or childcare setting is helpful but not required.
• Completion of Archdiocese of St. Louis Safe Environment training and background check required prior to start.

Interested applicants should contact Ms. Lucy Gintz
, Principal, at principal for more information or to apply.

At the Archdiocese of St. Louis, we believe that every job is a potential pathway to purpose. Join a community where your skills and passion align with a greater mission, where every day brings new opportunities to make a meaningful difference for the Catholic faithful – and for the greater community – in St. Louis and 10 surrounding Missouri counties.