Lunchroom/Playground Monitor

Academy District 20; Colombia; On-site; COP 82,538,000 - 132,061,000; Full time

Job summary

Academy District 20 is seeking a dedicated staff member to supervise and ensure student safety during recess and lunch at Douglass Valley Elementary School. The role requires adherence to district rules, strong communication, and reliable teamwork.

Responsibilities include supervising students, directing visitors, and supporting school administration in enforcing security policies and maintaining orderly environments for learning.

Qualifications

• Ability to adapt to changing technologies and learn new equipment/systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and protect student information.
• Ability to manage multiple demands and set clear priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Reports consistently for work as scheduled.
• Enforces all school rules of student behavior.
• Inspects playground grounds and equipment and notifies administration of repairs.
• Directs visitors to office and coordinates with staff as needed.
• Monitors playground and lunchroom to deter behavioral problems.
• Assists in cleaning up spills and wiping down tables.
• Locates students and escorts them to the office when required.
• Works with administration to develop and enforce security procedures.
• Supervises school grounds and parking lots.
• Maintains paperwork and records as required by district policies.

Skills

Effective communication

Record keeping

Confidentiality

Time management

Team collaboration

Computer proficiency

Office software

Tools

Office productivity

Job description

Location: Douglass Valley Elementary School

Recruiting Start Date: 11/04/2026 This posting will be open at least five (5) days after the recruiting start date.

Estimated Start Date: 11/30/2026

Supervises and ensures safety of children during recess and lunch time at an elementary school.

The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time.

Responsibilities

• Reports consistently for work as scheduled
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards
• Assists in cleaning up spills and wiping down tables
• Assists students opening milk/juice cartons and food packages
• Directs visitors to office
• Enforces all school rules of student behavior
• Inspects playground grounds and equipment, notifying school administrator of necessary repairs and/or improvements
• Issues verbal warnings, writes up discipline referrals, reports misconduct, and requests assistance from appropriate personnel as required
• Locates students sought by building administration and escorts students to office as needed
• Monitors playground and/or lunchroom to deter behavioral problems, etc.
• Monitors student(s), ensuring their compliance to district/building policies/playground rules and regulations
• Supervises school grounds/parking lots
• Supervises student(s), checks all student passes, and keeps students out of unauthorized areas
• Works with administration to develop and enforce security policies and procedures

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to adapt to changing technologies and to learn functionality of new equipment and systems
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to create, access, input, retrieve, and manipulate information in various software systems
• Ability to establish and maintain accurate record keeping, document management, and filing systems
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions including supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the general public
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to greet and interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities
• Ability to perform routine bookkeeping and clerical accounting tasks effectively and efficiently
• Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision
• Commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility
• Communicates effectively with students and adults in a wide variety of settings
• Computer proficiency including office productivity applications
• Considerable knowledge of policies, procedures, and overall district functions
• Demonstrated ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a team setting
• Demonstrates citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness
• Demonstrates effective organizational and time management skills
• Detail-oriented
• Energetic, creative, innovative, flexible
• Excellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of Special Education, other educational programming, and associated legal requirements as related to the needs of the students assigned to the teacher
• Promotes a positive climate, culture, and community
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skills
• Student-centered and relationship-focused
• Understanding of data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training as required

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a staff member typically encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive.

• The noise level in the work environment may alternate among quiet, moderate, and loud.
• The incumbent is frequently required to interact in person and through communication methods with the students, public, and/or other staff.
• The incumbent is required to work scheduled school/work hours and/or days.
• The incumbent may be required to work extended school/work hours and/or days as directed.
• Work is generally performed outdoors and/or in the school lunchroom.
• The incumbent may experience exposure to adverse weather conditions.
• The incumbent may experienc