Bus Aide

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. (CPLC); San Luis (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. in Arizona seeks a Bus Aide to support the daily Early Childhood Development (ECD) program by assisting the Bus Driver and ensuring safety and smooth operation on the school bus.

The position emphasizes supervision, educational engagement, and adherence to safety rules to promote readiness for school and life success. You will provide activities that complement classroom learning, set clear conduct expectations, and maintain health and safety standards across bus,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; CDA preferred.
• Six months experience with children ages 0-5 preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Valid AZ Driver's License or AZ State ID preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Bus Driver/Facilities Custodian to supervise children on the bus.
• Provide educational activities and clear directives regarding conduct and safety.
• Promote school readiness and prepare children and families for school and life success.
• Maintain health and safety regulations to create an optimum learning environment.
• Facilitate health practices to keep children safe on the bus, indoors, and outdoors.

Skills

Communication skills

Follow-through

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma/GED

CDA

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

Education/Background

• 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 Rights Department Fair Chance Act webpage.