University of Chicago·Chicago, Illinois
The Campus Monitor provides active supervision of students during high-traffic times to ensure a safe, orderly, and welcoming learning environment. They collaborate with faculty and administrators to reinforce school expectations and respond proactively to student behavioral needs.
About the Department At the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools, students in Nursery through Grade 12 experience a world-class educational journey.
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The Campus Monitor supports a safe, welcoming, and orderly learning environment by providing active supervision of students throughout the school day. Working closely with the Deans of Students, faculty, and school administrators, this position promotes positive student behavior, reinforces school expectations, and responds proactively to student needs during lunch periods, recess, transitions, and other high-traffic times. The successful candidate builds positive relationships with students while maintaining consistent supervision and visibility throughout campus. We are seeking team members who demonstrate professionalism, exercise sound judgment, communicate effectively, and contribute positively to the Laboratory Schools community through collaboration, reliability, and student-centered support. This is a 10 month position.
Provide active supervision of middle school and high school students during assigned lunch periods, recess, hallway transitions, assemblies, and other designated supervision areas. Monitor cafeterias, hallways, outdoor spaces, common areas, and other assigned locations to ensure student safety, appropriate behavior, and adherence to school expectations. Build positive relationships with students while maintaining a visible, approachable, and professional presence throughout the school day. Reinforce Laboratory Schools expectations regarding respectful behavior, appropriate language, electronic device use, dress code, and general student conduct. Intervene promptly and appropriately when behavioral concerns arise, utilizing de-escalation techniques and seeking administrative support when necessary. Collaborate closely with Deans of Students, faculty, Security, and school leadership to maintain a safe and supportive school environment. Monitor student movement during arrival, lunch, recess, dismissal, and classroom transitions to ensure safe and orderly operations. Assist with supervision of outdoor spaces, including Kenwood Mall, Jackman Field, Midway Plaisance, and other designated areas as assigned. Support cafeteria operations by encouraging students to clean their eating areas, maintaining orderly lunch procedures, and assisting with resetting tables and common spaces following lunch periods. Observe student interactions and identify potential safety concerns, conflicts, or policy violations, communicating significant incidents promptly to appropriate administrators. Maintain accurate documentation of significant student incidents and communicate concerns to the appropriate Dean or Principal in a timely manner. Support school events, assemblies, drills, emergency procedures, and other supervisory assignments as needed. Demonstrate professionalism, confidentiality, and sound judgment in all interactions with students, families, faculty, staff, and visitors. Perform all responsibilities in accordance with University policies and Laboratory Schools procedures. Complete other duties as assigned to support the operational needs of the Laboratory Schools. Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Documents: Resume Professional References
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Job Family Lab School: Scheduled Weekly Hours 20
Health Screen Required No: Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required No Pay Frequency Hourly
Pay Rate Type Hourly FLSA Status Non-Exempt Pay Range $17.25 - $21.00 The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Eligible Yes The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, with an associate's or bachelor's degree preferred. Experience working with children or adolescents in a school or youth development setting is strongly preferred.
Market context
Illinois middle school campus monitor roles typically support student supervision, safe transitions, and daily school operations; candidates with youth-setting experience, dependable attendance, and calm communication may be more competitive. This position lists $17.25–$21 per hour, health insurance, retirement, and paid time off; requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving research time. When applying, highlight specific experience supervising or supporting adolescents.