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Lunch/Recess Monitor

Arlington Public Schools (MA)
Arlington, MA Part Time
POSTED ON 8/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/30/2026
The vision of the Arlington Public Schools is to be an equitable educational community where all learners feel a sense of belonging, experience growth and joy, and are empowered to shape their own futures and contribute to a better world.

Job Description

POSITION: Lunch/Recess Monitor

JOB GOAL: The lunch/recess monitor will support students in the school during lunch and/or recess.

Qualifications

  • Experience working with children
  • Flexible with duties and responsibilities. Ability to shift gears as needed.

Performance Responsibilities

  • Assist children in moving through the lunch line to ensure students are able to get lunch.
  • Assist children as needed with opening food and drink containers.
  • Monitor cafeteria during lunch to ensure that students are eating lunch and behaving according the the school rules.
  • Wipe down tables at the end of each lunch group.
  • Speak in a calm, professional manner to students and other staff members. No yelling at students.
  • Actively play with children during recess.
  • Assist children who need support
  • Actively monitor playground for safety and ensuring students are playing safely.
  • Help students transition to and from recess.
  • Work collaboratively with the building administration, teachers and custodians to ensure that the lunch periods run smoothly and that recess is a safe and fun part of the day.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 180 Days. 2-3 hours per day, depending on the school.

REPORTS TO: Building Principals and Assistant Principals

Pay rate: $20.00 per hour

The Arlington Public Schools are committed to creating an inclusive and safe learning and working environment that reflects a diversity of perspectives, values, and experiences. We welcome staff who are aware of the role that bias and prejudice play in society, are creative and willing to try new approaches, and are reflective about their daily practice. We are looking for candidates who welcome a challenge, are eager to collaborate and contribute to the success of students, are ready to engage in two-way partnership with families, and who will contribute their diverse talents to the organization as a whole.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer, as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Salary : $20

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