Aide - Recess

Aide - Recess

The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Job Summary:

The Recess Monitor is responsible for providing a safe, positive, and well-supervised playground environment for students during recess. This position promotes appropriate student behavior, encourages positive social interactions, and supports the school's commitment to student safety and well-being.

• Supervise students during recess to ensure a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment.
• Encourage positive play, cooperation, and appropriate student behavior.
• Enforce school playground rules consistently, fairly, and respectfully.
• Assist students in resolving minor conflicts using appropriate conflict-resolution strategies.
• Notify school administration and/or designated staff of significant incidents, injuries, or ongoing behavioral concerns.
• Help students transition safely to and from recess in an orderly manner.
• Communicate effectively with teachers and other school staff regarding student concerns, behavioral observations, and incidents.
• Monitor playground equipment and report any safety hazards or maintenance concerns.
• Model respectful behavior and maintain professional interactions with students, staff, and families.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by school administration.

Job Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Ability to effectively supervise groups of children in an outdoor setting. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to remain calm, observant, and responsive in a variety of situations. Commitment to maintaining student safety and fostering a positive school climate.

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.

Pre-Employment Screening:
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.