Stanley Lunch/Recess Monitors (3)

Waltham Public Schools•Waltham, MA

About The Position

The Lunch/Recess Monitor assists teachers and administrators in supervising elementary school students during lunch and/or recess. The role supervises students and reports to the principal. The monitor helps maintain a safe, supportive learning environment, supports teachers’ expectations, and carries out assigned monitoring and student-support duties. The position pays $14 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Demonstrated ability to work with students.
Ability to follow directions effectively and promptly.
Familiarity with student instructional and disciplinary procedures.
Ability to implement assigned tasks and activities.
Diligence in monitoring students’ safety and security.
Ability to support and reinforce the teacher’s expectations for students.
Ability to relate to students as a caring adult.
Ability to work with students on academic tasks assigned by the teacher.
Good attendance is necessary for effective employment.

Responsibilities

Implement lunch and recess monitoring procedures.
Use materials properly and help maintain pleasant, neat, and well-organized lunchrooms and playgrounds.
Perform scheduled duties and paperwork promptly.
Provide a safe, supportive learning environment for every assigned student and take responsibility for students’ well-being.
Relate well to students of varied proficiency, promote opportunities for students to develop a wholesome self-concept, and guide students toward self-control.
Provide effective student structure throughout the school setting and remain approachable to students and parents as needed.
Contribute to positive working relationships between school and home and with school personnel.
Share and exchange ideas, skills, techniques, and materials; work effectively with administrative personnel.
Accept and implement school and district decisions, fulfill assigned duties and out-of-class responsibilities, and comply with school department procedures and school committee policies.
Adhere to professional ethical and social standards; communicate clearly; dress appropriately; accept constructive criticism and apply suggestions; use confidential information only for professional purposes; and be equitable, sensitive, and responsive to all students.