Diocese of Joliet Catholic Elementary Schools 2025-2026 Extended Care, Lunch/Recess Monitor Part-time, Benefit Ineligible Holy Trinity Catholic School, Westmont, IL Position available: Immediate Opening
Position Purpose To establish and maintain a safe, caring environment for preschool and elementary school students during lunch and lunch recess periods, after school, and during school break camps.
Essential Functions Extended Care Extended Care staff must enjoy working with school-aged children/teens. The candidate must have a positive attitude and serve as a role model to participants in the program. This position is ideal for someone who is willing to work a few hours in the afternoon, is creative, child oriented, responsible, and dedicated. They are responsible for:
Ensuring safety of all children in the program
Signing children in upon arrival and out when they leave
Creating an enriching, fun, and safe environment
Planning activities
Interacting positively with children and their families
Working independently as well as with a team
This person must be available to work scheduled hours on regular in-session school days Mon-Fri 2:45pm - 6:00pm, except Wed 1:45pm - 6:00pm.
Lunch and Recess Monitor Seeking an energetic and dynamic Lunch and Recess Monitor who will work scheduled hours on regular in-session school days, Mon-Fri 12:00pm - 1:00pm. Ideal candidates are individuals who are interested in interacting with elementary school students, helping them to follow lunch/recess rules, and maintaining a safe environment while the students enjoy lunch and recess. In addition, the applicant must be willing to help teach children how to use indoor voices while enjoying lunch, help teach table manners, help distribute milk and hot lunches, and help to maintain a welcoming lunch environment for all.
Ministerial Expectations The school staff is considered ministerial employees by their role working in a Catholic School and agree to work diligently to support and strengthen the Catholic Church and its value system. By word and example Catholic school employees support all the official religious teachings of the Catholic Church throughout their personal and professional lives. Instructional Assistants agree to play a substantial role in conveying the Catholic Church’s message and carrying out its mission.
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently be required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, feel with hands, reach with arms, walk up or down multiple flights of stairs, and be physically able to perform duties as assigned, including the ability to lift up to 20-30 pounds if needed.
Works in standard office and school building environments but also has ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.
Qualifications and Experience
High school diploma is required.
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Education is a plus, but not required.
An Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL), Illinois Substitute License, or ELS(PARA) is a plus, but not required.
Must love working with children and previous experience is preferred.
Hourly compensation will be in accordance with experience.
This is a part-time, unbenefited position, hours not to exceed 29 hours per week.
Conditions of Employment
S/he must complete PGC and have a current favorable Criminal Background Check (CBC) with fingerprinting protocol through Accurate Biometrics.
This is a part-time, unbenefited position.
Salary Range: Starting pay will be $15.00 per hour
Final rate will be determined by relevant years of experience in a similar job combined with education and professional licensure
Benefits Ineligible
Paid personal leave days
To apply for this position Complete an online Diocese of Joliet Catholic Schools Office Frontline Applicant Tracking application. Additionally, the following documentation is required to be uploaded/submitted with your online application to be considered further:
Current Resume
Official Transcripts, if applicable/obtained
ISBE ELIS Educator Credentials: Professional Educator’s License (PEL) including endorsement(s), if applicable/obtained
Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Incomplete or paper applications will not be considered.
We are excited to review your interest in this position!
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¹This document is not intended to be a comprehensive list of work-related functions. All duties and work conditions listed are subject to change at the discretion of the Diocese of Joliet Management. The Diocese of Joliet will, in compliance with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA), accommodate essential job functions whenever feasible.
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