Bus Aide

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. (CPLC); Eloy (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. seeks a Bus Aide to support the Bus Driver and ensure children follow safety rules while riding the school bus. You will help provide educational activities, supervise children, and reinforce health and safety practices in transit and on site.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED; CDA preferred; bilingual English/Spanish preferred; AZ driver's license preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CDA preferred.
• Applicant should have at least six months experience with children ages 0-5.

Responsibilities

• Assist Bus Driver/Facilities Custodian to supervise children on the bus.
• Provide educational activities to complement classroom learning.
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed for a safe learning environment.
• Communicate clearly with children, parents, volunteers, and staff.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Follow-through

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDA preferred

Job description

CPLC's Early Childhood Development (ECD) programs are committed to giving every child, regardless of circumstances at birth, an opportunity to succeed in school and life. Provides full-day, full-year early childhood development services to low income children, ages 0-3 years, and their families in educationally-stimulating learning environments. Migrant Head Start program provides full-day, full-year program services to children, ages 0-5 years, of migrant and seasonal farm and agriculture working families where hand-picked and row crops are prevalent.

Objective And Position Summary

The Bus Aide is responsible for assisting the Bus Driver/Facilities Custodian to ensure children observe CPLC Early Childhood Development (ECD) safety rules and regulation while traveling on the school bus. Provide educational activities which will complement the children’s classroom education. Provide clear and appropriate directives to children regarding conduct and safety on the school bus. Promoting school readiness by preparing children and families for school and life success as it relates to this position. Actively supervise children by sight and sound at all times and in all environments. Maintain all health and safety regulations to create an optimum learning environment. Facilitate health practices to keep children safe in the school bus, outdoor and indoor environments.

Minimum Qualifications And Competencies

• High School Diploma/GED is required
• CDA is preferred
• Applicant must have at least six months experience and/or training with children ages 0-5 is preferred

Other Requirements

• Good communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to follow through on assigned tasks.
• Relate positively and clearly with children, parents, volunteers, and staff.
• Demonstrate basic computer literacy and skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• A valid AZ Driver’s License free of restrictions or AZ State ID is preferred.

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

CPLC knows it takes variety of thought, culture, background, and perspective to create a truly impactful workforce. As CPLC grows, we are seeking talented employees with varying backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our innovation and creativity. CPLC commits to a continued focus on fair and just hiring, training, promotional practices, and policies. We work for real change and progress in equal opportunity recruitment, hiring, and advancement. Learn more by visiting https://www.eeoc.gov/poster

California Residents: Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc and its subsidiaries will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right’s Department Fair Chance Act webpage.