Reports to: Head of Finance

Job Classification: Monitor

Contract type: Permanent, Part Time

Date of Posting: September 2026

Starting Date: October 2026

About ASB

Located in the greater Barcelona metropolitan area, The American School of Barcelona is a private, non-profit, coeducational day school serving students from 3-18 years old. ASB offers a balanced approach to learning in an international environment for over 900 students.

ASB believes that students learn to their potential when they are inspired. With rich content and an emphasis on student-driven projects, students are empowered and encouraged to be active and engaged learners. Our teachers provide an education that is both challenging and supportive. They work to ensure that students become active and curious learners – and are both local and integral citizens fully prepared for future endeavors and challenges.

ASB’s faculty embodies the values of continuously improving through innovation, creating responsible global citizens, and developing independent and critical thinking students while providing a caring environment that gives students the self-confidence to maximize their potential within a context of diversity. With this in mind, ASB is committed to the professional development of its faculty and offers educators a rich professional experience for continuous growth and improvement. As a substitute teacher at ASB, you will be an active learner, constantly searching for ways to improve their practice.

Scope

The Lunch Monitor is responsible for maintaining a safe, orderly, and enjoyable environment for students during lunch hours. This role encompasses supervising cafeteria discipline, promoting healthy eating habits, monitoring student cafeteria enrollment for payment purposes, and supervising students during designated patio/recess duties.

Responsibilities and Duties

1. Supervision:

- Monitor student behavior during lunch periods to ensure a safe and respectful environment.

- Address and report any inappropriate behavior or conflicts among students to the appropriate authorities.

- Ensure that students adhere to school rules and policies during lunchtime.

- Provide supervision for students on the patio/playground area during a portion of the daily schedule.

- Safety and Security:





- Ensure that all safety procedures are followed in the lunch area.

- Assist in emergency situations by following established protocols and procedures.

- Conduct regular checks of the lunch area to ensure it is free from hazards.

- Assistance and Nutrition:

- Assist younger students or those with special needs in obtaining and opening their lunches.

- Help maintain orderly lines and assist with seating arrangements as needed.

- Provide support to cafeteria staff as needed, including assisting with meal distribution and clean-up.

- Monitor students to encourage and ensure the consumption of balanced meals.

- Attendance and Payment Tracking:

- Accurately track and record students who are not enrolled in the cafeteria program for payment processing.

- Cleanliness and Organization:

- Ensure that tables, chairs, and the surrounding area are cleaned after each lunch period.

- Assist students with the disposal of their trash and the proper use of recycling bins.

- Report any maintenance or cleaning issues to the appropriate personnel.

- Communication:

- Communicate effectively with students, staff, and other monitors to ensure a cohesive supervision strategy.

- Provide feedback to teachers and administrators regarding student behavior and any concerns that arise during lunchtime.

- Participate in meetings and training sessions as required.

- Staff Childcare Support:

- Provide supervision and engaging activities for staff children on staff working days when school is not in session.

Qualifications

- High school diploma or equivalent.

- Previous experience working with children in an educational or supervisory setting is preferred.

- Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.

- Ability to stand for long periods and perform light physical activities.

- Proficiency in English; fluency in Spanish is preferred.

- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.





All prospective employees must be able to clear a background check as well as a sexual offenders clearance for all other countries where the candidate has lived or worked for a period of 3 months or more, over the last 5 years. As well as that, the verification process includes the cross-check of the requested references, which must cover the last five years of work.

Schedule and Benefits

Work schedule:

- Monday to Friday from 11:30 to 15:45 with a 20 minute lunch break

- Staff work and PD days (roughly 10 days in a year) from 8:45 to 16:00 with a 45 minute break

General Benefits:

- Free lunch

- Versátil Remuneration with Pluxee

- Three personal days (or proportional amount) without justification

Specific Benefits for staff on a permanent (indefinido) and 50% minimum work contract:

- Annual step scale

- Annual professional development opportunities

- School pension plan

- Discount on the private medical insurance

- Tuition benefits and lunch and afterschool discounts for staff children based on enrollment

NOTE: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

RECRUITING PRINCIPLES: ASB is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks, to the maximum extent permitted by law, will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

At ASB, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive community that respects and values individuals regardless of sex, marital status, age, racial or ethnic origin, social status, religion or beliefs, political ideas, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, family diversity, disability, illness, or language.

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