Monitor - Playground/Cafeteria

Washington Elementary School; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Washington Elementary School District in Phoenix is seeking a Monitor - Playground/Cafeteria to help ensure student safety on playgrounds, buses, and common areas, enforcing rules and policies under the supervision of the principal.

This part-time role requires CPR certification within 30 days and a valid IVP fingerprint clearance card; preferred candidates have a high school diploma and some related experience.

Qualifications

• CPR certification within 30 days of hire date.
• Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC) required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor safety of students on playgrounds, buses, street crossings, lunchrooms, hallways and other school property.
• Enforce school rules and policies pertaining to student behavior.
• Respond to hazardous situations and maintain a safe environment for children.
• Work with staff to ensure a positive and orderly school day.

Skills

Working with children

Interpersonal communication

Disciplinary procedures

Safety procedures

Hazard awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Pay Grade: A(Non-Exempt Support Staff Salary Placement)Department: Various

Accountable To: Principal

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Calendar: 195 days

Creation/Revision Date: July 10, 2019

Summary: Under direct supervision incumbents provide for the safety of students on playgrounds, buses, street crossings, lunchrooms, hallways and other school property by enforcing school rules and policies pertaining to student behavior in areas as described above. Incumbents may serve in one or more of these areas. Incumbents may also be exposed to extreme temperatures when working outside.

Required Qualifications

To be eligible for this position, an applicant must meet the following required qualifications. Verification of these required qualifications is necessary.

• Must receive CPR certification within 30 days of hire date.
• Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC).

Preferred Qualifications

It is preferred that applicant possesses the following preferred qualifications; however, the following qualifications are not required to be eligible for this position.

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (G.E.D.).
• One year of remedial program experience;
• One year of curriculum, instruction and assessment program experience.

Knowledge and Skills Required

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications for this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills required, but not limited to, for this position include:

• Working with children;
• Identifying and responding to hazardous situations;
• Applying school disciplinary procedures;
• Maintaining safe environment for children;
• School rules, policies and disciplinary steps;
• Standard safety procedures;
• Interpersonal communication skills while interacting with supervisors, staff, students, etc. to exchange information.

Physical Requirements

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

Climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, feeling, standing, walking, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Working Conditions

The working environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Washington Elementary School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Washington Elementary School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.

Monitor - Playground/Cafeteria

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Job Details

Job ID: 5447317

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 19, 2025 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Pay Grade: A(Non-Exempt Support Staff Salary Placement)Department: Various

Accountable To: Principal

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Calendar: 195 days

Creation/Revision Date: July 10, 2019

Summary: Under direct supervision incumbents provide for the safety of students on playgrounds, buses, street crossings, lunchrooms, hallways and other school property by enforcing school rules and policies pertaining to student behavior in areas as described above. Incumbents may serve in one or more of these areas. Incumbents may also be exposed to extreme temperatures when working outside.

Required Qualifications: To be eligible for this position, an applicant must meet the following required qualifications. Verification of these required qualifications is necessary.

• Must receive CPR certification within 30 days of hire date.
• Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC).

Preferred Qualifications: It is preferred that applicant possesses the following preferred qualifications; however, the following qualifications are not required to be eligible for this position.

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (G.E.D.).
• One year of remedial program experience;
• One year of curriculum, instruction and assessment program experience.

Knowledge and Skills Required: To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications for this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills required, but not limited to, for this position include:

• Working with children;
• Identifying and responding to hazardous situations;
• Applying school disciplinary procedures;
• Maintaining safe environment for children;
• School rules, policies and disciplinary steps;
• Standard safety procedures;
• Interpersonal communication skills while interacting with supervisors, staff, students, etc. to exchange information.

Physical Requirements: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, feeling, standing, walking, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Working Conditions: The working environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Washington Elementary School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Washington Elementary School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $15.15 to $17.12 Per Hour

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