Recess Supervisor

Description Description St. Therese Catholic School in Kansas City, Missouri is seeking a part time Recess Supervisor for the 2026/2027 school year . The Recess supervisor provides support in supervising children, facilitating activities, and maintaining a safe, fun, and engaging environment during recess. The role is essential in ensuring children are well cared for, engaged in appropriate activities, and supported in completing their homework or other tasks. The shift would be Monday-Friday 9:30-1:00.

Key Responsibilities:

Supervision:

Actively supervise children during recess, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times.

Activity Facilitation:

Assist in organizing and leading recreational and educational activities, including arts and crafts, games, and sports.

Behavior Management:

Promote positive behavior among children, addressing conflicts or behavioral issues as they arise in a constructive manner.

Communication:

Maintain open communication with parents or guardians regarding their child's behavior, progress, and any incidents that occur during recess.

Safety & Cleanliness:

Ensure that the program environment is safe, clean, and organized. Assist with clean-up activities at the end of the program.

Team Collaboration:

Work collaboratively with other staff members to create a positive and supportive environment for the children.

Attendance:

Monitor and record attendance, ensuring that all children are accounted for during recess.

Requirements:

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent; coursework in child development or education is a plus.

Experience:

Previous experience working with children in a school, camp, or childcare setting preferred.

Skills:

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to engage with children in a positive and supportive manner, basic first aid knowledge is a plus.

Note:

All employees are required to consent to a background check, commit to our Code of Conduct policy, and complete online and in-person trainings prior to hire.