Playground Monitor

JOB SUMMARY

Position: Playground Monitor

Location: Burnt Bridge Creek Elementary School, Vancouver, Washington

Starting Date: August 24, 2026

Hours: 4.54 hours per day (9:40 a.m. – 2:42 p.m., including a 30‑minute unpaid lunch); 3.08 hours on early release days (9:25 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.) – 190 days per year (180 student days + 10 holidays)

Position Type: Part‑time | Permanent

Salary: $24.42 to $31 per hour (negotiated)

Under the supervision of the building Principal, the Playground Monitor is responsible for supervision of students on the playground and surrounding areas and/or in the cafeteria so that the safety and well‑being of all students is guaranteed.

• Communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
• Supervise and monitor students on the playground and surrounding areas until they return to their respective classrooms, keeping students out of hallways, away from parking lots, bike racks, and other unsafe areas.
• Establish and maintain a safe and cooperative attitude on the playground.
• Understand and enforce the playground rules and procedures.
• Carry out discipline procedures as defined by the building Principal.
• Record any student behavior that is not acceptable or appropriate.
• Identify unsafe playground equipment and submit a written report to the building Principal outlining specific problems.
• Submit a written report of all playground injuries to the building Principal as soon as they occur.
• Perform first aid/CPR when necessary.

• Perform cafeteria monitor duties when necessary.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Vision (66-100%)

Hearing (66-100%)

Speaking (66-100%)

Standing (66-100%)

Carrying (33-66%)

Writing (33-66%)

Walking (66-100%)

Stooping (33-66%)

Bending (33-66%)

Required to work outside in inclement weather conditions.

Lift up to 75 lbs. with assistance (Up to 33%)

Problem Solving (66-100%)

Verbal Communication (66-100%)

Percentages of requirements of physical and mental tasks are estimates. Reasonable accommodations for persons with a disability will be considered to allow them to perform essential functions.

Clipboard, whistle, pens/pencils, gloves, and all other tools and equipment necessary to perform the essential functions as listed above.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively apply techniques in working with students in the area of behavior management.
• Must possess current First Aid/CPR certification, or be able to acquire within 45 days.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with others as part of a team.

• Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
• Supports a positive school environment that celebrates, respects, and values diversity, where learning is made relevant and meaningful to students of various cultures.
• Participates in activities and discussions that lead to increased cultural competence.
• Demonstrates a commitment to equitable outcomes for all students.
• Ability to recognize each person as a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.
• The ability and desire to establish positive relationships with persons regardless of race, gender, physical limitation, sexual orientation, or religious belief, with an active commitment to equal opportunity for everyone.

Evergreen Public Schools offers the following to eligible employees who work at least 630 hours in a school year:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic long‑term disability, basic life, and AD&D insurance through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB).
• Employees may also be eligible to participate in FSA, DCAP, HSA, FPFSA (w/HDHP), and other supplemental benefits.

Employees may be eligible for employer‑employee funded retirement benefits through the Department of Retirement Services (DRS).

EPS provides paid holidays and paid time off, including but not limited to sick, vacation, personal, religious, and bereavement leave. Additional negotiated leave options can be found in the associated Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for this position.

Evergreen Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.