Crossing Guard/Playground Monitor 24/25 School Year

Christian Academy; De Anza Village (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Playground Supervisor to ensure the safety of students during recess. The role involves monitoring playground activities, providing support and guidance, and maintaining a safe environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma and preferably prior childcare experience. This position offers a hands-on opportunity to engage with students while promoting positive behavior and safety.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required, childcare and supervision experience preferred.
• Ability to speak and read English proficiently.
• Six months relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor students during recess and ensure proper use of playground equipment.
• Promote positive behaviors and address conflicts.
• Manage student safety during transitions across streets.

Skills

Child Supervision

Behavior Management

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Applications will be accepted beginning
Friday, April 12, 2024 12:00 AM
(Central Standard Time)

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Job Description

SUMMARY: Assists with supervising the playground before school and during recess periods to ensure the security and safety of all students in support of District Board goals.This position escorts students safely across streets at assigned street crossings and/or intersections for the School District.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitors the students during recess for correct use of playground equipment
• Instructs students on rules of playground; prevents fights and resolves conflicts
• Monitors playground to deter unauthorized visitors
• Promotes positive student behavior by setting a good example and treating all students with respect and courtesy
• Ensures student safety in both outdoor and indoor activity areas (when required);
• Monitors all playground equipment and grounds for safety
• Maintains visual and auditory awareness of events on playground
• Addresses behavioral problems and determines disciplinary actions
• Provides support and encouragement documents and reports incident provides minor first aid
• Monitors traffic conditions; stops vehicular traffic and escorts students, staff and parents across assigned

Intersection or street crossing

Assists students with bicycles, helmets, backpacks, zipping coats, tying shoes and minor first aid;

Provides a supportive adult figure to listen, support and encourage students

Instructs students in proper crossing of streets and other student related issues

• Maintain effective communications with students, administrators, teachers and parents; attends meetings as required by the school or district

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of District rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Knowledge of playground supervision and monitoring practices
• Knowledge of age appropriate behavioral management methods and techniques
• Knowledge of principles customer service methods and techniques
• Ability to speak and read English Proficiently
• Skill in working with, monitoring and supervising students on the playground
• Skill in providing a safe play environment for students
• Skill in providing direction, suggestion and encouragement to students
• Skill in written and oral communications
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Six (6) months’ work experience prior childcare and supervision experience (Preferred)
• Maintain requirements for access to Fort Huachuca

Any equivalent combination of training, education and experience that meets minimum requirements

Computer Proficiency: Demonstrated general proficiency in computer programs such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and job specific computer programs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand and walk. The employee may be required to move ten pounds and could occasionally lift or move up to twenty-five pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Indoor and outdoor classroom environment. This position regularly works indoors. The noise level in the work environment is generally quiet to moderate and may become excessively noisy at times. Will have contact with employees, external agencies and the public. May be exposed to infectious diseases, air, water and bodily fluid borne pathogens.

P.O. BOX 12954
FORT HUACHUCA , AZ 85613
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