Monitor

Role overview

The District School Board Ontario North East is hiring a Monitor for Kirkland Lake District Composite School. This is a newly created full-time position based onsite in Kirkland Lake, Ontario.

Work schedule

The assignment runs from September 1, 2026 to June 17, 2027, with a workload of 35 hours per week.

What the role involves

Monitors are responsible for overseeing students during key parts of the school day, including nutrition breaks, recess, arrival, and dismissal. Supervision is expected both indoors and outdoors, with attention to student safety at all times.

Essential duties

• Oversee and support student arrival and dismissal, including bus duty.
• Help organize students so movement is orderly at the start and end of the day.
• Provide yard supervision during all recess periods.
• Watch hallways, classrooms, and washrooms as needed.
• Supervise lunch areas and classroom spaces during breaks.
• Supervise students in assigned indoor areas when weather is poor.
• Follow all school safety procedures and help maintain a secure environment.
• Identify behavior concerns, address them appropriately, and escalate them to the Principal or Vice Principal.
• Consult the Principal or Vice Principal when guidance is needed.

Education and experience

A Grade 12 diploma or an equivalent credential is required. Experience working in a school environment is preferred.

Skills and qualities needed

The board is looking for someone who is reliable, punctual, attentive to student safety, and able to communicate well with students and staff. The role also calls for strong interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a school team, respect for confidentiality, and comfort handling student interactions appropriately. Physical capability is important, including the ability to work outdoors in all weather, climb stairs, and walk distances while supervising. First aid and CPR would be an asset.

Compensation

The rate of pay is $20.64 per hour.

Application instructions

Applications must be submitted through the designated application platform only; submissions by any other method will not be accepted.

Additional information

Internal applicants should include a cover letter stating the position they are applying for, a complete resume, a copy of their latest performance appraisal if available, a support letter from their immediate supervisor, and three references, including the current supervisor.

External applicants should submit a cover letter, a full resume with complete details of experience, training, employment history, dates, places, and addresses of previous employers, a copy of the most recent performance appraisal if available, and three references, with at least one being a current or recent supervisor.

A Criminal Background Check with vulnerable sector screening must be provided before employment begins.

Employment policy and accommodation

The organization states that it is an equal opportunity employer and follows fair, equitable, and transparent hiring and promotion practices in line with its hiring policy. Reasonable accommodation will be provided upon request for candidates with temporary or permanent disabilities, or others requiring accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code during recruitment and selection.

AI screening notice

The employer may use artificial intelligence tools to help screen and assess applicants under the Employment Standards Act. These tools are not used to make final hiring decisions; final decisions are made by board staff.

Selection notice

Only candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted. The information collected is used to determine employment eligibility under the authority of the Education Act and MFIPPA.