Lunch/Recess Monitor

Hamilton--wenham-Regional-School-Distric; Hamilton (MA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Winthrop School in Hamilton, Massachusetts is seeking a part-time Lunch/Recess Monitor to help supervise students during meal service and recess. The role emphasizes safety, behavior support, and assisting with cafeteria cleanliness.

You will work with students and staff to ensure a positive lunch experience and orderly dismissal; prior experience is not required, but reliable, punctual applicants with good communication are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be able to follow instructions and complete tasks efficiently.
• Physically able to perform duties assigned at sufficient speed.
• Effective communication skills are required.
• Mature judgment and dependable work ethic required.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor students during meal service and address behavior per site guidelines.
• Circulate in the cafeteria to assist students and oversee cleanliness.
• Communicate positively with students and staff.
• Dismiss classes in an orderly manner at the scheduled time.
• Monitor the playground during recess and support conflict resolution.

Skills

Follow instructions

Effective communication

Dependable

Mature judgment

Residency or work visa required

Job description

Lunch/Recess Monitor

Job ID: 5907045

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 28, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 8, 2026

Job Description

A noon lunch/recess monitor is responsible for monitoring student behavior during meal service; assists with the cleanliness of the cafeteria, assists with recycling, and assists with the flow of meal service.

May be responsible for recess supervision.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Lunch

• Manages students during meal service (behavior problems will be referred to the teacher or principal according to guidelines established by the individual school site).
• Communicates with students and school staff in a positive and professional manner utilizing appropriate customer service and interpersonal skills
• Circulate throughout the cafeteria or in areas where meals are served and/or eaten assisting students who need assistance
• Assists with the cleanliness of the cafeteria
• Dismisses classes in an orderly manner at the scheduled time
• Encourage good table manners

Recess

• Monitor student safety on the playground, encourage cooperative play and assist with conflict resolution.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Position Type: Part-time

Job Categories

Support Staff > Supervisory Aide

Welcome to Winthrop Elementary School

The Winthrop School has an enrollment of approximately 370 pupils in preschool through fifth grade. The school contains 17 classrooms, a cafeteria/auditorium, a gym, learning center, music room, art room, language arts center, technology center, principal's and secretary's office, a health office, and a library. The field behind the school provides ample space for childrens' play as well as playground equipment.A Message from the Principal~The Winthrop School supports and enhances a student-centered environment where each student can and will learn to be a productive citizen. We envision a school community where all members - students, staff, and parents are continual learners. A student-centered environment means that the focus is on the student's experience in the school community. The student actively participates and engages in a variety of learning experiences. The school community supports the student as he/she explores, studies, experiments, discusses, debates, and wrestles with new ideas and concepts. All members of the school community accept, believe in, and work together to fulfill the vision.We hope that this web site will contribute to our goal of communicating and sharing early and often with parents, friends, and community members.Come visit us at Winthrop!Carolyn ShediacPrincipal

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District does not discriminate in its programs, activities or employment practices based on race, color, national origin, age,religion, gender, sexual orientation or disability.

Job Requirements

• Able to follow instructions and complete tasks efficiently
• Physically able to perform duties assigned at sufficient speed
• Effective communication skills
• Mature ability to use judgment and be dependable
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Carolyn Shediac , Principal, Winthrop School
• 325 Bay Road
• Hamilton, Massachusetts 01982
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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