Bus Aide

Norwescap; Larisons Corners (NJ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Norwescap in Ringoes, NJ, invites applicants for a part-time Bus Aide on the Head Start program. The role covers 25 hours per week across approximately 42 weeks, at $17.32 per hour, focusing on the safety and supervision of children during transport, and helping with boarding and release to authorized guardians.

Cross-training is available, and staff are supported with wellness and professional development opportunities, contributing to a compassionate, organized team environment.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, organized and flexible team player.
• Strong communication and collaboration with staff and families.
• Experience with at-risk populations is valued.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and well-being of children while on the bus.
• Help children board bus and exit bus safely.
• Ensure children are released only to authorized individuals.
• Follow safety procedures and execute bus evacuation if needed.
• Provide active supervision and ensure no child is left unattended on the bus.

Skills

Compassionate

Organized

Flexible

Good communicator

Team player

Education

Working toward high school diploma or GED

High school diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Be a part of something BIG. Committed to giving every vulnerable child an opportunity to succeed, we deliver high quality services that empower families, make children healthier, and communities stronger.

Find your purpose: We're dedicated to growing employees who want a career in helping at-risk children and families succeed. Employees get ongoing training opportunities to include job-related certificates, credentials, and tuition reimbursement.

Keep the balance: We value employee wellness by offering 15 paid holidays off including a one-week paid holiday break, and a generous time off policy that increases over time. We invest in free mental health services for staff, along with free, unlimited access to an employee health portal designed just for staff wellness.

Job Overview: We are a fast-paced and high-demand non-profit program that depends on everybody in every position to help our centers function with ease. You will gain diverse experience working with an at-risk population. Cross-training is available and expected for all positions.

Ringoes, NJ Head Start

25 hours per week, partial year position (approx. 42 weeks) $17.32/hour

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Ensure the safety and well-being of children while on the bus
• Help children board bus and exit bus safely
• Ensure children are released only to those individuals authorized to receive them
• In the event of an emergency follow safety procedures and execute bus evacuation
• Implement active supervision while providing duties and ensure no child is left unattended on the bus

Qualifications:

• Working toward high school diploma or GED required
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Experience working with young children required
• Experience working with at-risk population and/or Head Start experience preferred

The successful candidate will be: compassionate, organized, flexible, a good communicator, a team player

Physical abilities: Must be able to lift 30 pounds independently without assistance

Norwescap provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training