Canada Moderate

Student monitors, crossing guards and related occupations

Student monitors, crossing guards and workers in related occupations supervise students to ensure their safety and monitor their behaviour during indoor or outdoor breaks and before and after school hours. School monitors are employed by public and private elementary and secondary schools. Crossing guards are employed by municipalities, public and private security agencies and schools.

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Salary Information

National wage data for this occupation

Entry-level

CA$15.50

/hr

Typical

CA$20.00

/hr

Experienced

CA$26.00

/hr

Average: CA$21.09/hr

47.5% of workers in this occupation receive non-wage benefits

Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.

Examples

Illustrative Examples

bus monitor
crossing guard
lunch monitor
lunch supervisor
school lunchroom supervisor

All Examples

bus monitor
crossing guard
hall monitor
lunch assistant
lunch monitor
lunch supervisor
lunchroom monitor
lunchtime monitor
noon hour assistant
noon hour supervisor
school bus monitor
school crossing guard
school lunchroom supervisor
school monitor
student monitor
student supervisor

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Student monitors
Monitor school buildings and grounds to help ensure the security of the students and the school
Monitor student's lockers and lunch areas
Monitor students during recess, at noon hour or during the day on school grounds
Record and report students' absences, accidents, behaviours and issues
May monitor security cameras and report incidents and infractions
May supervise tests, school detention, and other related activities
May prepare classroom or equipment such as projectors and other audio-visual or electronic equipment for special activities.
Crossing guards
Coordinate the flow of pedestrians across selected intersection with the flow of vehicles
Direct and assist students at school crossing locations.

Requirements

Employment Requirements

Completion of secondary school may be required.
First aid certification and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training may be required.