Lunch and Recess Lead (hourly and part-time), Lower Academy (K-8)

RISE Prep Lower Academy; Woonsocket (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

RISE Prep Lower Academy in Woonsocket, RI is seeking a Lunch and Recess Lead (hourly, part-time) to supervise scholars during lunch and recess and ensure a safe, positive environment.

The role runs daily 9:30am–3:00pm, Monday–Friday. Compensation is $22/hour, with 25 hours per week. This position offers part-time hours within a public charter school setting.

Qualifications

• Dependable and professional team member; reliable daily presence required.
• Experience supervising children across K-8 or ages 4-14.
• Ability to identify and communicate potential safety concerns proactively.
• Proficiency in verbal and written English communication.
• Comfort with using online platforms and technology.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety and wellbeing of scholars during lunch and recess.
• Collaborate with other lunch and recess leads to uphold high behavioral expectations.
• Foster a joyful, structured learning environment during lunch and recess.
• Establish clear expectations, routines, and procedures for behavior and transitions.
• Support school culture and climate as directed by leaders.
• Communicate with families and teachers about scholar progress.

Skills

Dependable

Experience supervising children

Safety awareness

English communication

Tech proficiency

Education

High School/Trade School

Job description

Lunch and Recess Lead (hourly and part-time), Lower Academy (K-8)

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Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Be a Lunch and Recess Lead (hourly and part-time) at RISE Prep Academies. RISE Prep Academies knows that educator quality is the most important factor driving scholar achievement. We are seeking educators who believe strongly in our mission and whose actions demonstrate high expectations for themselves, scholars, families, and colleagues. We hire smart, driven people who are relentless in their work and have the characteristics and experiences necessary to deliver ambitious results for scholars. RISE Prep Academies prioritizes professional development and growth for each of its educators.

About RISE Prep Academies: RISE Prep Academies is a college preparatory K-12 public charter school network based in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, where college preparation begins in Kindergarten. Approved by the Rhode Island Board of Education in October 2014, we opened our doors to our founding class of kindergarteners in August 2015 and our founding High School class in August of 2024. Through a rigorous curriculum, highly structured learning environment, and character education, RISE Prep Academies ensures that all Kindergarten through 12th grade students achieve the academic skills, content knowledge, and character required for the path to college or career. RISE Prep Academies is committed to establishing intentionally diverse schools that enroll from both urban and suburban communities. We believe that part of our mission is to teach the importance and value of diversity within classrooms and communities. RISE Prep curriculum will include a community engagement component to ensure habits of service, helping, and kindness are fostered within our students to shape engaged and caring members of their communities.

RISE Prep Academies is built upon six critical elements:

• A rigorous college preparatory program focused on literacy and math
• A joyful culture with structure and discipline
• Recruiting and developing excellent teachers
• An extended school day for scholars
• Partnerships with families and communities
• Use of data to strategically propel scholar achievement

All educators at RISE Prep Academies will:

• Embody RISE Prep's mission, vision, and RISE values (Respect, Integrity, Self-Determination, Excellence)
• Believe in the urgency and importance of providing an outstanding college preparatory academic and character education to all students
• Take ownership for the achievement results of their students
• Have a track record of producing dramatic, demonstrable student achievement gains or comparable results in their current field
• Work well within a team and approach all work with positivity and determination
• Be goal-driven, analytical problem solvers, and embody a can-do spirit and strong work ethic
• Promote continuous improvement by being, self-reflective and open to feedback
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written skills
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues

Responsibilities: The primary role of the Lunch and Recess Lead is to oversee the safety and wellbeing of RISE Prep scholars during lunch and recess and effectively collaborate with all other lunch and recess leads to uphold high behavioral expectations.

Specific roles and responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following,

• Foster a Joyful School Community and Structured Learning Environment
• Establish a positive and supportive culture during critical culture moments (lunch, recess, transitions, etc.)
• Create and maintain clear expectations, routines, and procedures to effectively and proactively manage classroom/scholar behavior and efficiently facilitate all lunch and recess
• Consistently implement school-wide systems and employ behavior management techniques aligned to the school’s and RISE Academies’ vision
• Demonstrate a Commitment to Continuous Improvement and Development as a Professional
• Use feedback to make productive changes in performance and continuously improve effectiveness in all professional practices and job-related tasks
• Collaborate with other staff members and actively participate in training, professional development and learning activities to increase impact as a member of the RISE Prep lunch and recess team
• Communicate and Collaborate with Critical Stakeholders and Colleagues to Ensure a Well-Rounded Scholar Experience
• Communicate with families and teachers about scholar progress on a regular basis
• Work collaboratively with school leaders and teachers to align supports and ensure a positive scholar experience
• Support the overall school culture and climate as directed by school and district leaders

Qualifications:

• Required:
• Dependable and professional team member (18+); ability to be present daily every school day from 9:30am-3:00pm (Monday-Friday)
• Prior experience supervising children across grades K-8 or across ages 4-14
• Ability to be proactive with identifying and communicating potential safety concerns
• Proficiency in verbal and written communication in English
• Technological proficiency and comfort with using online platforms

Compensation

• $22/hour and 25 hours/week
• Staff are paid every other week at the rate of $1,100 per pay period

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $22 to $22 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Roaslind Dacruz
• 30 Cumberland Street
• Woonsocket, Rhode Island 02895
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

For more information about our school or career opportunities at RISE Prep, visit our website: www.riseprepri.org