Outdoor/Indoor Recess and Lunch Monitor

Portland OR

Description

OUTDOOR/INDOOR RECESS AND LUNCH MONITOR Position starts in late August. The Recess and Lunch Monitor is responsible for the safety and wellbeing of each child during recess and lunch, and may work primarily outdoors during Covid, moving indoors as required by the school. The monitor reports to the school principal. While this description serves to outline many of the expectations for this position, Le Monde strives to build a team of professionals who work beyond job descriptions, are ready to tackle the unique challenges that come with working in a language immersion setting, and are excited to be part of Portland’s first and only public French immersion school. DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND EXPECTATIONS Manages a safe and considerate outdoor recess area that is conducive to the learning and the development of the whole child Establishes consistent and logical limits, expectations, and outdoor routines for students, consistent with school policies. Occasionally organizes outdoor games and activities for students. Recognizes the needs of individual students and the entire group and offers support and flexibility as needed. Maintains the physical environment of the recess area in a clean and organized fashion including but not limited to, setting out and tidying up playground equipment and picking up trash. Handles stressful situations with patience, understanding, and flexibility. Supervises a safe and respectful outdoor or possibly indoor student snack/lunch program Monitor classes as they eat Support students during snack/lunch time including but not limited to, wiping down tables, opening food containers, ensuring appropriate behavior. Works as part of a cooperative and diverse team of staff, educators, and administrators to carry out the goals of Le Monde. Follows policies and standards established by Le Monde French Immersion Public Charter School. Carries out other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS All candidates must have: Previous experience working with Elementary and Middle School-aged children Basic First-Aid training or willing to join trainings at the start of school year. Ability to lift heavy objects (40 pounds) Comfortable spending most of the day outside including during inclement weather, or inside as needed Strong group management skills A willingness to go above and beyond to ensure the success of Le Monde students Legal authorization to work in the United States The ability to pass a criminal background check clearing them to work in a school setting Ideal candidates have: French speaking skills (preferred but not required). Job Type: Full-time Pay: $34,000.00 per year Benefits partially paid: Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Schedule: 8AM-4PM