Laboratory Schools: Campus Monitor, High School

Department Lab School High School

About the Department

At the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools, students in Nursery through Grade 12 experience a world-class educational journey. Founded in 1896 by John Dewey as a place for educators to develop and explore novel approaches to pedagogy and curriculum, Lab continues to provide excitement and imagination in learning to this day. Academic rigor, experiential learning, and intellectual discourse are hallmarks of a Lab education. Lab educators are recognized for excellence in teaching and pride themselves on innovation in the classroom. Students in every grade have access to unparalleled resources, and all members of the Lab community benefit by partnerships and connections with the University of Chicago. Families who choose Lab care deeply about curiosity, inquiry, and creativity.

No less than scholarship, Lab’s mission prioritizes honoring diversity and exhibiting kindness. We are committed to building and supporting a teaching and learning community where young people see aspects of their backgrounds and identities reflected around them, where they feel a deep sense of belonging, and where they discover and use their voices to full effect. Today, 53-59 percent of Lab’s student body are students of color. Families report speaking nearly 40 different languages in their homes. Approximately 60 percent of Lab families are also affiliated with the University of Chicago. Half of our families live in Hyde Park, and the rest come from across Chicago, the suburbs, and northwestern Indiana. Inclusion is a fundamental value at Lab, such that we celebrate every facet of community members’ identities, and even where we disagree, we emphasize respect, civility, and maintaining a spirit of community.

Lab seeks the finest employees to join our vibrant learning community. We employ people with a wide range of skills and training in many different disciplines, who have in common a love of learning and the wish to inspire that same love of learning in young people. We seek candidates for employment who thrive in an educational environment. We provide a great professional home for those committed to collaboration, ongoing personal and professional growth, and cultivating positive relationships. In turn, we strive to ensure that Lab is a joyful, welcoming, and inspiring place to work. Through our connection to the University, faculty, staff, and administrators enjoy benefits and opportunities that would be nearly impossible to match in any other environment.

Job Information

Job Summary:

The Campus Monitor supports a safe, welcoming, and orderly learning environment by providing active supervision of students throughout the school day. Working closely with the Deans of Students, faculty, and school administrators, this position promotes positive student behavior, reinforces school expectations, and responds proactively to student needs during lunch periods, recess, transitions, and other high-traffic times.

The successful candidate builds positive relationships with students while maintaining consistent supervision and visibility throughout campus. We are seeking team members who demonstrate professionalism, exercise sound judgment, communicate effectively, and contribute positively to the Laboratory Schools community through collaboration, reliability, and student-centered support.

This is a 10 month position that only works during the academic year.

Responsibilities:

• Provide active supervision of middle school and high school students during assigned lunch periods, recess, hallway transitions, assemblies, and other designated supervision areas.

• Monitor cafeterias, hallways, outdoor spaces, common areas, and other assigned locations to ensure student safety, appropriate behavior, and adherence to school expectations.

• Build positive relationships with students while maintaining a visible, approachable, and professional presence throughout the school day.

• Reinforce Laboratory Schools expectations regarding respectful behavior, appropriate language, electronic device use, dress code, and general student conduct.

• Intervene promptly and appropriately when behavioral concerns arise, utilizing de-escalation techniques and seeking administrative support when necessary.

• Collaborate closely with Deans of Students, faculty, Security, and school leadership to maintain a safe and supportive school environment.

• Monitor student movement during arrival, lunch, recess, dismissal, and classroom transitions to ensure safe and orderly operations.

• Assist with supervision of outdoor spaces, including Kenwood Mall, Jackman Field, Midway Plaisance, and other designated areas as assigned.

• Support cafeteria operations by encouraging students to clean their eating areas, maintaining orderly lunch procedures, and assisting with resetting tables and common spaces following lunch periods.

• Observe student interactions and identify potential safety concerns, conflicts, or policy violations, communicating significant incidents promptly to appropriate administrators.

• Maintain accurate documentation of significant student incidents and communicate concerns to the appropriate Dean or Principal in a timely manner.

• Support school events, assemblies, drills, emergency procedures, and other supervisory assignments as needed.

• Demonstrate professionalism, confidentiality, and sound judgment in all interactions with students, families, faculty, staff, and visitors.

• Perform all responsibilities in accordance with University policies and Laboratory Schools procedures.

• Complete other duties as assigned to support the operational needs of the Laboratory Schools.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

• Ability to build positive relationships with middle school and high school students while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.

• Ability to remain calm, professional, and solution-oriented during challenging or emergency situations.

• Strong observation skills and the ability to recognize and proactively address potential safety concerns.

• Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to effectively de-escalate conflict and redirect inappropriate student behavior.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, administrators, security personnel, and families.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently while exercising sound judgment.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced educational environment.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.

• Proficiency with basic computer applications, including email and Microsoft Office.

Additional Responsibilities

Education, Experience, or Certifications:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred.

Experience:

• Experience working with children or adolescents in a school, youth development, recreation, childcare, or similar setting preferred.

• Experience working with middle school and high school students preferred.

• Experience supporting student behavior management or supervision strongly preferred

Working Conditions:

• Ability to stand and walk throughout the school campus for extended periods.

• Ability to move between multiple indoor and outdoor locations throughout the workday.

• Ability to supervise students in varying weather conditions.

• Ability to respond quickly during emergencies or student safety incidents.

• Ability to move tables, chairs, and other light equipment as needed to support cafeteria and school operations.

Pay Range:

• $17.25 - $21.00

Application Documents:

• Resume (required)

• Professional References (required)

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Job Family

Lab School

Scheduled Weekly Hours

20

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Pay Frequency

Hourly

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

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FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

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Pay Range

$17.25 - $21.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Posting Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

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