What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cafeteria/Recess Monitor SY(2025-2026) position at Norwalk Public Schools?
2025-2026SCHOOL YEAR
CAFETERIA/RECESS MONITOR
BROOKSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Position Summary
Supervision of students, as assigned, for recess and lunch time. Effectively manage behavior to maintain a safe lunch and/or recess experience
Responsibilities
Salary: In accordance with the collective bargaining agreement
Group: A
Bargaining Unit: NFEP
Work Year: August - June (10 Months)
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision (Eligibility based on hours worked)
Apply at
www.norwalkps.org/applynow
Click "Employment"
NORWALK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Norwalk Board of Education to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities; and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender pregnancy, veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation or physical and mental disability.
CAFETERIA/RECESS MONITOR
BROOKSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Position Summary
Supervision of students, as assigned, for recess and lunch time. Effectively manage behavior to maintain a safe lunch and/or recess experience
Responsibilities
- Always ensure safety of students.
- Provide focused and guided supervision of students.
- Use appropriate tone and language when addressing students and listen to student concerns.
- Assist with restroom breaks, cafeteria needs, and other student necessities.
- Monitor hallways and restrooms to ensure safety and appropriate student behavior.
- Monitor the cafeteria and assist with the transition to recess; remain outside with students, security officers, and administrators (administrators may not always be present outside).
- Supervise students during outdoor recess, ensuring safety and addressing behavior concerns.
- Blow the whistle to signal the end of recess when administrators are not present.
- Monitor and assist students during the transition from the field to the front landing for staff pick-up at the end of recess.
- Promote good social relationships between children.
- Always maintain respect for confidential information.
- Interact positively with staff, students, and parents.
- Provide monitoring assistance to teachers as directed.
- Assist with students during school dismissal.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Effective, active listening skills
- Ability to work effectively with others
- Organizational and problem-solving skills
- High school diploma
- Experience working with children
- Bilingual in Spanish, Haitian Creole is an asset
- Effective interpersonal skills
Salary: In accordance with the collective bargaining agreement
Group: A
Bargaining Unit: NFEP
Work Year: August - June (10 Months)
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision (Eligibility based on hours worked)
Apply at
www.norwalkps.org/applynow
Click "Employment"
NORWALK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Norwalk Board of Education to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities; and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender pregnancy, veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation or physical and mental disability.