Kennedy International School provides a bilingual, well-rounded education for its students from preschool through 12th grade. We pride ourselves on the strength of our faculty, the diversity of our student body, and our cultural richness. Through our individualized approach to instruction, thanks to our small student-teacher ratio, students are encouraged to leverage their personal strengths and passions as they develop their language and academic knowledge.

We are looking for a Monitor for the Lower School (Grades Pre-K3 to 5th) to join our diverse team. The Monitor provides a welcoming, competent presence on the Lower School campus, interfacing primarily with students, teachers and staff, and administrators. Being punctual and possessing composure, a keen attention to safety and health, and an enjoyment working with nursery to elementary students are key for a successful Monitor.

This position is a part-time support staff position with work hours of Monday – Friday, approximately from 10:30AM- 5:30 PM on campus when school is in session, 32 hours a week .

This position may become vacant on September 10th.

Requirements

• Serve as a key support staff member during Lower School lunch and recess hours
• Monitor incoming/outgoing traffic and interactions with a keen eye for potential issues in order to protect the well-being of students, staff, and the sanctity of the educational environment
• Coordinate the efficient and safe movement of students during arrival and dismissal of lunch and recess hours, including aiding in hallway management
• Create a positive and welcoming environment to our students by ensuring lunch and recess spaces are clean, welcoming, and informative
• Support students’ positive behavior by enforcing school wide rules to make sure the Lower School operations are running smoothly
• Participate in facilitating and overseeing students’ health, safety, and behavior in indoor and outdoor settings throughout the school year
• Contribute to the school’s seamless operation by maintaining open and proactive communication with faculty and staff
• Provide general support and related work as required

Qualifications

• High school diploma required
• One year of monitoring and facilitating students, implementing school lunch and recess routines and processes, or relevant work experience in a school
• A strong work ethic and ability to work effectively with students, school administrators, teachers, and staff
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively
• At ease with and communicates well with primary school students 
• A demonstrated capacity for collaboration, consistency and reliability, and calm composure under pressure
• High levels of professionalism and dedication to helping students grow and learn in an innovative educational setting highly preferred
• Possesses a growth mindset and an innate joy in serving families and students
• Background check clearance is required to work at Kennedy International School

Benefits

The hourly rate for this position is $25.67.

This role is eligible for benefits including medical insurance (80% covered by employer), dental, vision, Flexible Savings Account (FSA), and 401K retirement plan.