Bus Aide

Alta Head start is seeking Bus Aides to work in collaboration with the Bus Driver to supervise children on their bus route and to ensure the safety of the children while they ride, board, and exit the vehicle. The Bus Aide is also responsible for assisting the driver during emergencies. This position may be required to help in other Aide responsibilities including kitchen and classroom duties.

Benefit Information:

· Automatic pay increase after 1 year and 5 year anniversaries. Automatic pay increase every 5 years after that.

· Annual Cost of Living pay increase as authorized by the Office of Head Start.

· Generous paid leave time including paid winter and spring breaks, sick, and personal time.

· Paid Holidays (11 per calendar year).

· Non-profit loan forgiveness (for eligible applicants).

· High quality and affordable healthcare plan including Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, a company paid life insurance benefit, and additional voluntary life, short-term disability, critical illness, and accident plans.

· Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account available.

· 401k retirement plan with employer contribution (employee contribution optional through payroll deduction).

· Career and skill development through extensive professional development opportunities

Essential Functions:

· Ensure the safety and well-being of children while going to and from school. Notifies Bus Driver of any safety issues or concerns.

· Addresses any safety or behavioral concerns of the children during transportation.

· Lead children in activities while on the bus such as songs, finger games, stories, etc. as learning experiences.

· Collaborates with Bus Driver and Transportation Supervisor in teaching correct safety procedures for boarding and exiting the bus and the safety zones around the bus.

· Ensures that each child is correctly and comfortably restrained per agencies procedures.

· Maintains good communication with classroom staff regarding the children and families on their route.

· Reports any issues or concerns about families to appropriate Head Start staff.

· Has knowledge of each bus route including the location of each stop and ensures the correct children enter and exit the bus to the care of an authorized parent/guardian.

· Familiar with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.

· Assists in the bus evacuation drill on a bimonthly basis, or as assigned.

· Assists the Bus Driver with pre and post trip vehicle checks and is responsible for the safety checklist of the interior of the bus including maintenance of fire safety supplies and seat belts.

· All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

· Must be able to pass BCI/FBI background check in accordance with ODJFS Licensing regulations.

· Must be able to pass a medical exam in accordance with ODJFS licensing Regulations.

· Must be able to provide documentation of being free from communicable tuberculosis in accordance with Head Start Standards

Education and Experience:

Minimum of a High School Diploma. Prior Bus Aide/Monitor experience preferred but not required.

View the full job description at https://www.altaheadstart.org/en/about/employment/

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.10 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person