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 : 5927826

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 15, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Lunch/Recess/Bus Monitor (M-TH 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 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
• Assists students during lunch
• 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 and school bus 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 spends approx. 4 hours outside
• 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 is highly preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount benefits
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Other Professional >
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Charter School of Excellence is located in the city of Springfield, Massachusetts.

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Kendra Salvador , Executive Director
• 285 Dorset Street
• Springfield, Massachusetts 01108
• Phone:
• Fax:
• Email: ksalvador