Lunchroom & Playground Monitor - Lower School

School Overview

Rowland Hall is an independent school in Salt Lake City serving approximately 1,000 students in preschool through twelfth grade. Driven by our vision of developing people the world needs, we believe in a transformational education that gives students agency and purpose, connects them to their global community, and empowers them to make the world a better place for all. 

Rowland Hall sets the standard for teaching and learning excellence through our academic and co-curricular programs, including experiential learning opportunities, artistic self-expression, and a competitive athletic program that challenges students inside and outside the classroom. We foster curiosity, compassion, joy throughout the learning process, and graduate young adults who know how to think critically and are inspired to make a difference. 

Located near the base of the stunning Wasatch Mountain Range and adjacent to the University of Utah, a world-class research university and medical center, Rowland Hall attracts a diverse community of families. The school focuses on recruiting and retaining high-quality employees by offering extensive professional development opportunities, competitive salaries with local districts and market rates, and a close-knit, supportive community. 

Position Summary

Lunchroom & playground monitors manage the flow of students in and out of the cafeteria during lunch hours, supervise children at play during recess,  monitor student behavior, assist children as needed, and assist the administrator on duty.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Be on campus at 10:50 AM, ready to supervise, and stay until all students are finished with lunch and off the playground.
• Manage the flow of students during lunch hours
• Circulate in designated areas while monitoring students’ behavior
• Help children problem solve
• Try to anticipate problem situations and student needs
• Greet children, help them find what they need, and follow behavior expectations
• Help with the organized dismissal of the children
• Make yourself available to and follow the lead of the administrator on duty.
• Inform teachers and administrators of problems and accidents
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Requirements

• High school graduate, some college preferred
• Able to communicate clearly with children and teachers
• Childcare experience preferred
• Flexible and openness to change
• Regular, reliable, predictable attendance and job performance is required

Additional Information

Hours: 10:50 AM – 1:20 PM, Monday – Friday
Pay: $14 - $16 per hour depending on experience
Benefits: Free lunch, free parking close to U of U, an excellent opportunity to work with children.

This is a part-time position, reporting to the Beginning School and Lower School Assistant Principal.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Rowland Hall is an equal opportunity employer, and as such, believes that each individual is entitled to equal opportunity without regard to sex, color, race, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal or state anti-discrimination laws. Rowland Hall’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.