Lunch​/Recess​/Bus Monitor SY'; M-Th & Fri

Overview

Lunch/Recess/Bus Monitor (M-Th 9:30 am–6:00 pm & Fri 8:00 am–4:00 pm)

285 Dorset, Street, Springfield, MA

• Monitors the safety of students in a proactive way in the cafeteria, on the playground and when students are using play equipment
• Communicates respectfully, appropriately and effectively with students and staff
• Manages student movement in and out of the cafeteria, on and off the playground, and through the halls
• Monitors students upon arrival and departure in the cafeteria and playground as well as during hallway transitions throughout the school day
• Supervises lunch line
• Ensures student responsibility for clean-up and orderliness
• Strictly adheres to time frame of cafeteria/recess schedule as established by the school
• Sets tone and example for appropriate table manners including appropriate voice, tone and volume
• Meets with administration and members of the cafeteria/recess committee to receive and provide feedback and suggestions
• Implements incentive programs developed by school/culture team
• Attends pre- and in-service training sessions on large group management
• Knowledge of rules, procedures and standards of the school and school system to ensure safety and order
• Stands for long periods of time and endure extreme temperatures
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with students and staff in a respectful, efficient, effective and cooperative manner
• Ability to respect individual diversity and special needs of children
• Ability to use a proactive approach to problem-solving (problem-anticipation)
• Ability to become familiar with safe use of playground equipment and rules for playground games
• Ability to provide extra and personal attention to students on an individual basis
• Ability to manage large groups of children
• Ability to maintain composure under trying circumstances
• Ability to manage and assist groups of children including pushing equipment, constant walking and standing, etc.

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred. Verification of education is required
• Experience working with elementary age children highly preferred

Salary: $19 - $24 USD