Student monitors, crossing guards and related occupations
Career Overview
Student monitors, crossing guards and workers in related occupations supervise students to ensure their safety. They work for public and private elementary and secondary schools.
Crossing guards work for municipalities, public and private security agencies and schools.
Job Titles
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 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
Earnings
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Work Environment
# Workers Employed
1,780% Employed Full Time
3%Student monitors work in public and private elementary, middle and high schools.
They work school hours and spend some of their time outdoors monitoring students.
Career Pathways
There is limited mobility among occupations in this group.
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Occupational Interests
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Education, Training and Skills
- Completion of a high school diploma
- First aid certification and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training may be required
Education programs in B.C.
The following program areas are related to this occupation:
- Teacher Assistant/Aide
Skills
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Talking to others to share information effectively.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Being able to solve novel, ill-defined problems in complex, real-world settings.
Understanding how new information could be used to solve current and future problems in making decisions.
Labour Market Statistics
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Employment
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Employment
1,780Employment by Region
| Region | Employment | % Employment of this Occupation |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 75 | 4.2% |
| Kootenay | 50 | 2.8% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 1,245 | 69.7% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 20 | 1.1% |
| Northeast | 25 | 1.4% |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 170 | 9.5% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 190 | 10.6% |
Labour Market Outlook
The B.C. Labour Market Outlook is a 10-year forecast of the expected supply and demand for labour in the province. It’s usually updated every year. The purpose is to provide British Columbians with the knowledge to make informed decisions on careers, skills training, education and hiring.
Forecasted Job Openings (2024-2034)
860Forecasted Job Openings
Forecasted Employment Growth Rate
Composition of Job Openings
Job Openings by Region (2024-2034)
| Region | Job Openings | Avg. Annual Employment Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 10 | -1.5% |
| Kootenay | 10 | 0.1% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 670 | 1.6% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 10 | -0.1% |
| Northeast | 10 | -0.1% |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 50 | 0.6% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 100 | 0.9% |
Industry Highlights
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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry
| Industry | Job Openings (2024-2034) |
|---|---|
| Educational Services | 860 |
Resources
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B.C. Ministry of Education – School District Contacts Mapwww.bced.gov.bc.ca/schools/bcmap.htm
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CUPE K-12bcschools.cupe.ca
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Make a Future – Careers in BC Education – Education Assistantswww.makeafuture.ca/careers-in-bc-education