Lunch/Recess Monitor

Lunch Monitor

High school diploma or equivalent is recommended. Ability to communicate and deal with students, staff and the public in a congenial and positive manner. Demonstrated aptitude and competence for assigned responsibilities. Exhibits acceptable standards of emotional stability, moral character, sound health and is physically able to perform necessary job responsibilities. Pleasant and dignified manner, neat in appearance and able to adjust to change. Contract work days as per Board Agreement. Responsible to Counselor and Building Principal. No supervision.

Assist in establishing and maintaining a calm and pleasant atmosphere in the cafeteria or lunch room area conducive to providing students a meal time to unwind and to refresh for the tasks of the afternoon. Organizes students into orderly lines for purchasing food, and sees that they go to assigned tables. Helps students develop and observe proper dining habits, both in terms of etiquette and nutrition. Assists younger students with use of utensils when needed. Organizes students for orderly disposal of food wastes, trays and utensils. Organizes groups for orderly dismissal from the lunchroom. Circulates among the tables during the meal period so as to be available to help children who need help and to resolve any minor problems that arise. Informs the Counselor at once of any serious infraction of disciplinary rules by students. Calls immediately for the Counselor in the event of any argument involving more than two students; any incident involving physical confrontation and any incident that appears to be of more than momentary disruption. Performs other duties as assigned by the Counselor and Building Principal.