Lunch Monitors

Thomas R. Plympton Elementary School; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Waltham Public Schools Thomas R. Plympton Elementary School in Waltham, MA seeks a Lunch/Recess Monitor to assist teachers and administrators in supervising students during lunch and/or recess. The role emphasizes maintaining a safe, orderly environment and reinforcing classroom expectations.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and demonstrated ability to work with students. The position is full-time with a starting date of immediate availability and an hourly rate of $14.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Demonstrated ability to work with students.
• Ability to follow directions effectively.
• Familiarity with student instructional and disciplinary procedures.
• Abilities to implement assigned tasks and activities.
• Diligence in monitoring students' safety and security.
• Ability to support and reinforce the teacher's expectations for students.
• Able to follow directions promptly and effectively.
• Able to relate to students as a caring adult.
• Able to work with students on academic tasks assigned by the teacher.

Responsibilities

• Management of the Learning Environment.
• Implements lunch and recess monitoring procedures.
• Utilizes materials properly.
• Helps to maintain pleasant, neat and well-organized lunchrooms and playgrounds.
• Performs scheduled duties promptly.
• Fulfills paperwork responsibilities promptly.
• Teacher/Student/Parent Interaction.
• Assumes responsibility for providing a safe, supportive learning environment for every student.
• Relates well to students of varied proficiency.
• Provides and promotes opportunities for students to develop a wholesome self-concept.
• Guides students toward self-control.
• Provides effective student structure in the total school setting.
• Accepts responsibility for the well-being of each assigned student.
• Remains approachable to students and parents, as needed.
• Contributes to a positive and effective working relationship between school and home.
• Professional and Personal Qualities
• Adheres to the ethical and social standards of the profession.
• Speaks and writes clearly, understandably and appropriately.
• Dresses appropriately and is well-groomed.
• Accepts constructive criticism.
• Applies suggestions for improvement.
• Uses confidential information for professional purposes only.
• Is equitable and sensitive and responsive to all students.
• realizes that good attendance is necessary for effective employment.
• Teacher/Staff Relations
• Shows evidence of helping to promote positive working relationships will school personnel.
• Demonstrates willingness to share and exchange ideas, skills, techniques and materials.
• Works effectively with administrative personnel.
• Accepts and implements school and district decisions.
• Fulfills assigned duties and out-of-class responsibilities.
• Complies with school department procedures and school committee policies.

Skills

Follow directions promptly

Relate to students

Work with students on tasks

Diligence in monitoring safety

Support teacher expectations

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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Lunch Monitors

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Job Details

Job ID: 5892529

Application Deadline: Sep 02, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 19, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

LUNCH/RECESS MONITOR

The purpose of this position is to have an individual who can assist teachers and administrators with the supervision of students in the elementary school during lunch and/or recess.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience

• High school diploma.
• Demonstrated ability to work with students.

Knowledge Required

• Ability to follow directions effectively.
• Familiarity with student instructional and disciplinary procedures.

Abilities Required

• Ability to implement assigned tasks and activities.
• Diligence in monitoring students' safety and security.
• Ability to support and reinforce the teacher's expectations for students.

Skills Required

• Able to follow directions promptly and effectively.
• Able to relate to students as a caring adult.
• Able to work with students on academic tasks assigned by the teacher.

Supervision

Supervision Scope:

Supervises students.

Supervision Given and Received:

Supervised by principal.

Description of Duties

(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be

performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar,

related or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Management of the Learning Environment
• Implements lunch and recess monitoring procedures.
• Utilizes materials properly.
• Helps to maintain pleasant, neat and well-organized lunchrooms and playgrounds.
• Performs scheduled duties promptly.
• Fulfills paperwork responsibilities promptly.
• Teacher/Pupil/Parent Interaction
• Assumes responsibility for providing a safe, supportive learning environment for every student.
• Relates well to students of varied proficiency.
• Provides and promotes opportunities for students to develop a wholesome self-concept.
• Guides students toward self-control.
• Provides effective student structure in the total school setting.
• Accepts responsibility for the well-being of each assigned student.
• Remains approachable to students and parents, as needed.
• Contributes to a positive and effective working relationship between school and home.
• Professional and Personal Qualities
• Adheres to the ethical and social standards of the profession.
• Speaks and writes clearly, understandably and appropriately.
• Dresses appropriately and is well-groomed.
• Accepts constructive criticism.
• Applies suggestions for improvement.
• Uses confidential information for professional purposes only.
• Is equitable and sensitive and responsive to all students.
• Realizes that good attendance is necessary for effective employment.
• Teacher/Staff Relations
• Shows evidence of helping to promote positive working relationships will school personnel.
• Demonstrates willingness to share and exchange ideas, skills, techniques and materials.
• Works effectively with administrative personnel.
• Accepts and implements school and district decisions.
• Fulfills assigned duties and out-of-class responsibilities.
• Complies with school department procedures and school committee policies.

Salary range:$14 per hour

Non- Discrimination Notice: Waltham Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, gender identity or sexual orientation.

Waltham Public Schools has partnered with the Massachusetts Partnership for Diversity in Education (MPDE) in our effort to welcome diverse candidates to our school system. We value and prioritize the hiring of educators who bring a wealth of perspectives and experiences to our schools, and who reflect the diversity of the students we serve.

MPDE is a collaborative of public school districts with a 40-year uninterrupted history committed to supporting the interest of its members to increase the numbers of teachers of color for their schools by providing recruitment support and related services.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Email: [e-mail]

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