Bus Aide

Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC); Buffalo (MO); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,480,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Paid training opportunities

Family-friendly work environment

Positive team culture

Job summary

Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC) Head Start is seeking a Bus Aide to support safe, engaging daily transportation for children in Buffalo Head Start. The Bus Aide works with the Bus Driver to help children board, ride, and exit the bus with kindness and supervision.

Schedule is split shifts (7-9am and 2-4pm), totaling 20 hours per week. Starting pay is $15.75 per hour with benefits such as PTO, paid holidays, and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with adults and children.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work with young children in a safe and supportive manner.

Responsibilities

• Ensure children are safely secured in approved child restraint systems during transportation.
• Assist children with boarding and exiting the bus safely.
• Monitor children's behavior and reinforce bus safety rules.
• Provide age-appropriate engagement through songs, fingerplays, stories, and positive conversation.
• Assist the Bus Driver during emergency situations and evacuation drills.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe bus environment.
• Communicate effectively with children, families, and staff.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Child safety

Job description

Position Title: Bus Aide

Department: Head Start

Location: Buffalo Head Start

Reports To: Lead Teacher

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Employment Type: Part-time

About Us

Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing poverty and strengthening communities by providing services and support to individuals and families throughout the Ozarks.

Position Overview

OACAC Head Start is seeking motivated team members for the position of Bus Aide. The Bus Aide plays an important role in ensuring children have a safe, positive, and engaging transportation experience each day. Working alongside the Bus Driver, this position helps children safely board, ride, and exit the bus while creating a welcoming environment through songs, stories, fingerplays, and positive interactions.

Work Schedule

Schedule: Split Shift (2 routes) 7-9am and 2pm-4pm
Hours Per Week: 20
Employment Type: Part-Time

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure children are safely secured in approved child restraint systems during transportation
• Assist children with boarding and exiting the bus safely
• Monitor children's behavior and reinforce bus safety rules
• Provide age-appropriate engagement through songs, fingerplays, stories, and positive conversation
• Assist the Bus Driver during emergency situations and evacuation drills
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe bus environment
• Communicate effectively with children, families, and staff
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with adults and children
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work with young children in a safe and supportive manner

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with young children
• Experience in a school, childcare, or transportation setting
• Required Skills and Abilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with children and families
• Ability to remain calm during emergenciesAbility to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to work collaboratively with transportation and center staff
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and positive environment for children

Compensation

Starting pay: $15.75 per hour

Benefits

• Employer-Paid Health Insurance Option (if benefit eligible)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Training Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Work Environment
• Positive Team Culture

Additional Information

Application Deadline: 9/4/2026

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Family Care Safety Registry (FCSR) background check
• Drug and alcohol screening (if applicable)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic protected by law.

Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC)