Lower School Monitor (French & English Bilingual)

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Job description

The Lyceum Kennedy French American 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 French & English Bilingual Monitor for the Lower School (Grades Nursery 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 10:00AM-6:00 PM on campus when school is in session, with an hour break provided. This is a tentative schedule and the hours are subject to change.

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

French and English fluency 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 Lyceum Kennedy French American School

Benefits

The hourly rate for this position is $23.50. Additionally, the pay rate will be $26.25 for two hours in the afternoon during Homework Help.

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

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