Temp: Lunch Recess Monitor

Anne Arundel County Public Schools; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking individuals to join their team as Temporary Monitors for lunch and recess periods. This role is essential in ensuring the safety and well-being of students during their breaks. Candidates will assist professional staff by monitoring behavior, organizing activities, and providing encouragement to students. Ideal candidates will have experience working with children and possess strong communication skills. If you are passionate about fostering a positive environment for students and enjoy engaging with diverse groups, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate respectfully and effectively with students and staff.
• Must be familiar with playground rules and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Monitor student behavior during lunch/recess to ensure safety.
• Assist in organizing activities and games for students.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Ability to Work with Children

Respect for Diversity

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Job description

This position is posted to create a pool of candidates for future positions.

Title: Temporary-Monitor-Lunch Recess

Title Code: C99021

Division/Department: School Performance

Grade: Temp

Reports To (title only): Principal

Current as of: 4/1/2018

Position Summary

Is this position exempt from overtime pay? No

Provides assistance to the professional staff at the school by monitoring student behavior during lunch/recess periods within the student day. Exercises prudence in carrying out their assigned duties and shall report any difficulties or unusual problems to the professional staff.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Under direction, provides assistance to the professional staff by monitoring student behavior during lunch/recess periods within the student day to ensure safety and acceptable conduct.
2. Communicates respectfully, appropriately, and effectively with students and school personnel.
3. Reports any difficulties or unusual problems to the professional staff. Keeps vigilance as to the number of students at lunch/recess at any particular time in order to detect any unusual situations.
4. Assists in organizing activities and games during lunch/recess for various student(s)/groups, as assigned.
5. May direct students in gathering materials, games, balls, or other items to be used during the activities. Ensures that items are returned to their proper location after use.
6. Gives special attention to safety factors when weather or other circumstances occur. Immediately reports any injury or unusual problems to the professional staff.
7. Trains and assists parent volunteers.
8. Serves as a positive role model to students and parents alike.
9. Provides encouragement to students during all activities.
10. Performs other duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made on request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education: High school diploma or equivalency certificate is preferred.

Experience: Experience as a parent volunteer in a school environment or experience in working with children of all ages through such organizations as church groups, scouting programs, or other types of service organizations a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must become familiar with rules, procedures, and standards of the school and the school system to ensure safety and order.
• Must become familiar with safe use of playground equipment and rules for playground games.
• Ability to interact and communicate with students and staff members in a respectful, efficient, effective, and cooperative manner.
• Ability to exhibit respect for individual diversity and special needs of children. Ability to use a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work harmoniously with and provide a wide range of assistance to professional staff, students, and parents.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Successful completion of all required tests.

Physical Requirements: Must be capable of extensive walking, standing, stooping, bending, and lifting up to 40 pounds independently. Must be physically capable of prolonged standing, walking, stooping, and physical agility to get to all lunch/recess locations at the school.

Established: 2/1/2017