Cafeteria and Recess Monitor

Cafeteria and Recess MonitorIsle of Wight County School District is seeking caring and reliable Cafeteria and Recess Monitors to join our team!

About the Role: As a Cafeteria and Recess Monitor, you'll play an important part in creating a safe, welcoming, and positive environment for students during meal and play times. This is a part-time position (approximately 4 hours per day) and is perfect for individuals who enjoy working with children and supporting schools in a flexible role. Hourly rate of pay is $15.60.The Cafeteria and Recess Monitor is responsible for supervising students during lunch and recess periods to ensure a safe, respectful, and orderly environment. This role supports the development of positive student behaviors in both structured indoor (cafeteria) and unstructured outdoor (recess) settings.Essential Functions: Monitor and encourage appropriate student behavior during lunch by circulating the cafeteria and engaging positively with students. Support students in lining up, staying seated, focusing on eating, and cleaning up their eating area. Supervise students as they enter and exit the cafeteria to ensure orderly transitions. Oversee use of trash cans to ensure proper disposal of food and waste. Address minor behavioral concerns and report significant incidents to the appropriate staff. Encourage respectful, inclusive behavior during all interactions. Supervise students in designated outdoor or indoor areas during recess. Encourage safe and inclusive play among students. Actively circulate among students to monitor activity and prevent unsafe behavior. Intervene in minor conflicts and escalate concerns to school staff as needed. Ensure proper and safe use of playground equipment and report any hazards. Perform related work as required.Education and/or Experience: High school or GED.Certificates, Licenses, Permits: Completion of Autism Spectrum Disorder training within the first 30 days of employment.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in the supervision and behavior management of children. Skill in the use of behavior management techniques; effectively communicating and interacting with other employees and the public. Ability to follow both written and oral instructions; deal effectively with students and teachers; establish and maintain working relationships with faculty, parents, students and associates; de-escalate minor student conflicts and reinforcing positive behavior.Performance Factors: Ability to communicate clearly and to develop and maintain positive interpersonal skills. Ability to be flexible to meet changing requirements. Ability to demonstrate sensitivity among diverse populations. Ability to maintain workflow in a variety of environments and situations. Ability to manage multiple tasks. Ability to produce quality work when short or unexpected deadlines are given relative to a project that may be in process. Ability to maintain composure in challenging situations. After receiving an assignment is able to complete work tasks without constant and precise direction. Ability to establish priorities; manage multiple tasks; and deliver a quality work product by a designated deadline. Ability to make appropriate decisions. Ability to recognize errors that detract from the accuracy of a work product. Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to demonstrate professionalism while interacting with others and to maintain positive working relationships. Ability to be depended on for punctuality and faithful attendance. Ability to complete work in a timely, accurate manner and to be conscientious about work performance.