Kennedy International School·New York
The Monitor ensures the safety and well-being of Lower School students during lunch, recess, and PE hours. They are responsible for managing student traffic, enforcing school rules, and maintaining a welcoming environment.
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.
About our Role We are looking for a part-time Monitor to join our Japanese School for the Saturday Program.
The ideal candidate possesses a balance of high support, growth mindset, and innate joy of working with students.
This role will be starting immediately.
This role will be from 8:30– 2:00 pm on Saturdays and reports into the Saturday Japanese School Director.
We are looking for a Monitor for the Lower School 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.
Serve as a key support staff member for PE (physical education) 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
High school diploma required Japanese 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 Kennedy International School The hourly rate for this position is $27.41
Candidates must have a high school diploma, fluency in Japanese, and at least one year of experience monitoring students in a school setting. A background check clearance is required for employment.
Market context
In New York, Japanese Saturday School Monitor roles are usually tied to weekend language-program schedules and can draw candidates with school supervision experience and Japanese fluency. These positions are competitive because employers often look for dependable monitoring skills, comfort with student safety routines, and clearance for a background check. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your school-monitoring experience and background-check readiness before applying.