Lunch​/Recess​/Bus Monitor; Mon - Thurs

Lunch/Recess/Bus Monitor (Mon - Thurs 9:30 AM
-6:00 PM & Friday 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM)

Martin Luther King, Jr. Charter School of Excellence – Springfield, Massachusetts

• Job : 5837610
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jul 16, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Lunch/Recess/Bus Monitor (Mon-Thu 9:30 AM–6:00 PM & Fri 8:00 AM–4:00 PM).

Description: The Lunch/Recess/Bus Monitor, in collaboration with school staff, supervises a large group of students in the cafeteria, hallway transitions and/or on the playground. The Monitor works within the school system’s behavioral policies to maintain cafeteria, hallway and playground standards that ensure a safe, orderly, and nurturing environment. The Monitor works under the general supervision of the school administrator or designee.

Performance is evaluated periodically.

• Monitors the safety of students in the cafeteria, on the playground and during play equipment use.
• 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.
• Supervises lunch line and assists students during lunch.
• Ensures student responsibility for clean-up and orderliness; adheres to cafeteria/recess schedule.
• Sets tone and example for appropriate table and school bus manners.
• Meets with administration and cafeteria/recess committee to provide feedback and suggestions.
• Implements incentive programs developed by school/culture team.
• Attends pre- and in-service training on large group management.
• Maintains knowledge of school rules, procedures and standards to ensure safety and order.
• Stands for long periods and endures varying temperatures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with students and staff in a respectful, efficient and cooperative manner.
• Ability to respect individual diversity and needs of children.
• Proactive problem-solving approach.
• Familiarity with safe use of playground equipment and rules for playground games.
• Ability to provide extra and personal attention to students as needed.
• Ability to manage large groups of children and maintain composure under pressure.
• Ability to assist with movement and supervision of groups of children during activities.

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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Benefits: Dental insurance, Employee assistance program, Employee discount, Health insurance, Life insurance, Paid time off, Referral program, Tuition reimbursement, Vision insurance
• Work Location: In person
• Position Type: Full-time
• Salary: $19 to $24 Per Hour
• Job Categories: Classroom Teacher >
  Early Childhood

• Tommie Artis, Human Resources Manager
• 285 Dorset Street, Springfield, Massachusetts 01108
• Phone:
• Fax:
• Email: tartis

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