Lunchroom/Playground Monitor

Academy School District 20•Colorado Springs, CO

4d•$18 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Lunchroom/Playground Monitor supervises and ensures the safety of children during recess and lunch at Douglass Valley Elementary School. The role monitors student behavior and compliance with district, building, and playground rules; supervises school grounds and parking lots; and supports a safe, orderly school environment. Work is generally performed outdoors and/or in the school lunchroom, and may involve adverse weather and high noise levels. The position is scheduled for 2 hours per day, 10 hours per week, Monday through Friday, for 162 days per year. The estimated start date is November 30, 2026. Compensation is $17.97–$18.87. This part-time position is not eligible for benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current First Aid/CPR qualification from the American Heart Association, Red Cross, or an equivalent provider.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and to interact effectively with students and adults in varied settings.
Computer proficiency, including office productivity applications; ability to use software systems and adapt to new technologies and equipment.
Ability to maintain accurate records and document management and filing systems; routine bookkeeping and clerical accounting skills.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the public.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions, work independently, manage simultaneous demands, and set priorities.
Ability to greet and interact with the public courteously and professionally, maintain confidentiality, and understand data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community.
Knowledge of district policies, procedures, and functions; commitment to student education and a student-centered, relationship-focused approach.
Demonstrated teamwork, organizational, time-management, interpersonal, written, listening, verbal communication, cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills.
Willingness to participate in ongoing training as required.
Ability to work assigned days, hours, locations, and duties as directed by the supervisor.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or squatting, climbing stairs or ladders, reaching, grasping, and carrying up to 20 pounds (potentially more depending on assignment and student need).

Responsibilities

Report consistently for work as scheduled and perform other duties as assigned.
Assist with cleaning spills and wiping down tables.
Help students open milk or juice cartons and food packages.
Direct visitors to the office.
Enforce school rules of student behavior.
Inspect playground grounds and equipment and notify a school administrator of needed repairs or improvements.
Issue verbal warnings, write discipline referrals, report misconduct, and request assistance from appropriate personnel as needed.
Locate students sought by building administration and escort students to the office as needed.
Monitor playground and/or lunchroom to deter behavioral problems.
Monitor students to ensure compliance with district and building policies, playground rules, and regulations.
Supervise school grounds and parking lots.
Supervise students, check student passes, and keep students out of unauthorized areas.
Work with administration to develop and enforce security policies and procedures.
Attain proficient or higher evaluations on established performance standards.