Monitor/Aide

First Student, Inc.; Fall River; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

First Student, Inc. is hiring a Part-Time School Bus Monitor/Aide in Fall River, Nova Scotia. You will assist the driver with a safe journey for students, including helping with boarding, seating, and student safety; no prior experience required as training is provided.

The role offers split AM/PM shifts on weekdays, with opportunities for growth across our network of locations. CPR/First Aid is a plus, and a friendly, patient demeanor is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ years old.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work flexible split shifts (AM/PM).
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred.
• Friendly, reliable, and patient with children.

Responsibilities

• Help students safely board and exit the bus.
• Assist children with special needs during transport.
• Ensure students remain seated and follow bus safety rules.
• Communicate with the driver to maintain a safe, calm ride.
• Provide care and encouragement to students each day.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Split shifts

CPR/First Aid

Job description

Now Hiring Part Time School Bus Monitors/Aides - Fall River, NS

As a Part Time School Bus Monitor, you will play a vital role in your community and the lives of the students. You will assist the bus driver in providing an excellent and safe journey for students to and from school.

No experience as a School Bus Monitor is required! We will guide you with our industry-leading safety and training programs.

Why Join First Student as a Bus Monitor?

• Pay Details: Dependent on experience and qualifications.
• Hourly Rate: $21.80 per hour
• Part-time, flexible schedule: Split shifts (AM/PM routes), weekdays only; No nights, weekends, holidays, or summers.
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Advance into operational, maintenance, management, and leadership roles in over 540 locations across the U.S. & Canada!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and support services for personal and work-related issues.
• Community Impact: Be a trusted figure for students and families.

Your day as a School Bus Monitor/Aide will include:

• Help students safely board and exit the bus.
• Assist children with special needs during transport.
• Ensure students remain seated and follow bus safety rules.
• Communicate with the driver to maintain a safe, calm ride.
• Provide care and encouragement to students each day.

School Bus Monitor/Aide qualifications:

• At least 21 years of age.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work flexible split shifts (AM/PM).
• Physical ability to assist students and perform emergency procedures.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred.
• Friendly, reliable, and patient working with children.
• Team-oriented with a focus on safety.

First for a reason:

At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.