Lunch Monitor

Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE; Halifax; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE) is seeking a dedicated supervisor to oversee students during school hours, with a focus on safety and well‑being. This role involves working with educators and staff to manage activities and transitions efficiently.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong supervisory abilities with children, collaborates well within a team, and can organize large groups across the school day. Rate listed and work hours reflect school schedules.

Qualifications

• Strong supervisory skills specifically with children.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Capable of organizing and controlling large numbers of children.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students during school hours and activities.
• Collaborate with school staff to support student well‑being and safety.
• Assist with daily routines and crowd management as needed.

Skills

Supervisory skills with children

Teamwork

Organizing large groups of children

Job description

Deadline: Monday, September 21 2026 12:00 PM

Position available M-F. 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM. Option to work between 1 and 5 days per week.

Requirements:

• Strong supervisory skills specifically with children
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Capable of organizing and controlling large numbers of children

Assets:

• Possession of a valid First Aid/CPR Certification considered an asset.

Rate of Pay & Hours of Work:

• $16.75 per hour plus 4% vacation pay with a time requirement of approximately 1 to 1.5 hours per school day, times TBD

Please refer to job description for further details.

Nova Scotia’s Regional Centres for Education and the Conseil scolaire acadien provincial (CSAP) are committed to an inclusive education system that supports the well-being and achievement of every student and is high-quality, culturally and linguistically responsive.

The Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE) is actively working to hire individuals from under‑represented groups, particularly people of African Nova Scotian, African Canadian and African ancestry and Mi’kmaw/Indigenous ancestry, to work toward equitable representation within all employee groups. Equitable hiring strengthens the knowledge and expertise in our schools, and supports our public education system in establishing schools as safe, caring, and accessible learning spaces that support all students. This will provide opportunities for students to see themselves reflected throughout their schools, learning resources, and within their learning experiences.

HRCE has a Recruitment, Selection and Hiring of Staff Policy and we actively encourage applications from under‑represented groups, particularly people of African Nova Scotian, African Canadian and African ancestry and Mi’kmaw/Indigenous ancestry, in compliance with the applicable collective agreements or terms and conditions of employment. Applicants are encouraged to complete the Diversity Management section under the Questionnaire heading in the online resume.

Thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Employment with the Halifax Regional Centre for Education is contingent upon providing a satisfactory Criminal Records Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Abuse Registry Search.