Lunch/Recess Monitor

Arlington Public Schools•Arlington, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The lunch/recess monitor will support students in the school during lunch and/or recess. The Arlington Public Schools are committed to creating an inclusive and safe learning and working environment that reflects a diversity of perspectives, values, and experiences. We welcome staff who are aware of the role that bias and prejudice play in society, are creative and willing to try new approaches, and are reflective about their daily practice. We are looking for candidates who welcome a challenge, are eager to collaborate and contribute to the success of students, are ready to engage in two-way partnership with families, and who will contribute their diverse talents to the organization as a whole.

Requirements

Experience working with children
Flexible with duties and responsibilities.
Ability to shift gears as needed.

Nice To Haves

Aware of the role that bias and prejudice play in society
Creative and willing to try new approaches
Reflective about their daily practice
Welcome a challenge
Eager to collaborate and contribute to the success of students
Ready to engage in two-way partnership with families
Contribute diverse talents to the organization as a whole

Responsibilities

Assist children in moving through the lunch line to ensure students are able to get lunch.
Assist children as needed with opening food and drink containers.
Monitor cafeteria during lunch to ensure that students are eating lunch and behaving according the the school rules.
Wipe down tables at the end of each lunch group.
Speak in a calm, professional manner to students and other staff members. No yelling at students.
Actively play with children during recess.
Assist children who need support
Actively monitor playground for safety and ensuring students are playing safely.
Help students transition to and from recess.
Work collaboratively with the building administration, teachers and custodians to ensure that the lunch periods run smoothly and that recess is a safe and fun part of the day.