Bus Aide - ECLIPSE

Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7 paid holidays

1 paid Personal Day

15 days PTO

Job summary

Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington is seeking a Bus Aide in Yakima, WA. The role supports the safety of children during transportation, assists the lead teacher, and helps with classroom activities when not transporting.

Requirements include an ECE Initial Certificate, 2 years of relevant experience, First Aid/CPR, and a clean background check. The position follows Washington state child care standards and offers a daytime schedule.

Qualifications

• ECE Initial Certificate is required.
• 2 years’ experience in an ECE environment or with at-risk children.
• First Aid/CPR certification is required.
• Cleared by DEL and fingerprints background check.
• Food Handler’s card is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe entry/exit and seating of children on the bus.
• Relate communications between home and school to parents and staff.
• Assist bus driver with emergency procedures as needed.
• Model positive behaviors and support classroom activities.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of bus, classroom, and play areas.
• Participate in meetings, trainings, and documentation duties.
• Cover Assistant Teacher duties in assigned blocks when needed.
• Follow Washington State WAC for child care centers and complete trainings.

Skills

Behavioral management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Education

ECE Initial Certificate

Active professional development plan

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Yakima, WA 98908

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School or GED

Salary Range: $17.20 - $18.20 Hourly

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Day

The Bus Aide will be responsible for ensuring the safety of children during transportation to and from the Growing Hope and Carrol Childrens Center Facilities and facilitate communication with families at pick up and drop off according to Program Policies and Procedures. The Bus Aide will support Lead Teacher with overall care and planning for the children and classroom assigned when not supporting transportation services.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that children enter and exit the bus in a safe manner, remain seated while the bus is in motion, assisting them into their residence and manage behavior within program guidelines.
• Relate communications between home and school to parents and staff.
• Assist the bus driver with emergency procedures as needed.
• Assist in creating a positive environment on the bus and in the classrooms including modeling appropriate behavioral interventions, reinforcing positive behaviors and facilitating social interactions between children.
• Assist with cleanliness and safety of the bus, classroom and outdoor play areas.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, parent meetings, in-service days, supervision, etc, as assigned
• Participate in documentation duties, written reports, attendance, etc. Report suspected incidents of child abuse to the Program Manager and follow mandated reporting protocols.
• Assume Assistant Teacher responsibilities during assigned blocks of time in assigned classroom
• Implement all Washington State WAC for child care centers and follow through with required training in a timely fashion.
• Observe confidentiality in all dealings related to program, staff and families
• Perform other duties as assigned

QualificationsJob Requirements:

The following requirements are those that are normally required for performance of this position. Any disabled applicant or incumbent who does not meet one or more of the requirements, but who can perform the essential function of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) shall be deemed to meet these requirements.

Physical Requirements

This position normally requires the physical demands of standing, walking, bending, or performing other work requiring low physical exertion, talking and hearing and adequate vision on a regular basis to perform job requirements. These physical demands are required up to 80% of the time. In addition, approximately 20% of the time may include physically assisting a child into their car seat or assisting a child exhibiting behavior problems to ensure the safety of other children and staff. There may be times that sitting on the floor or in small chairs will be required. The position also requires ability to drive with adequate vision.

Non-physical Requirements

Education

• ECE Initial Certificate
• An active professional development plan to further education is required

Experience

• 2 years’ experience in an ECE environment or working with at risk children and families, required

Special Skills

• Possess strong behavioral management skills
• Possess good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Ability to represent the agency in a professional manner within the community

Licensure, Registration, Certification

• First Aid/CPR Certification
• Cleared by DEL
• Fingerprints Background Check
• Blood borne pathogens Certification
• Food Handler’s card

Employment is conditional upon

• Being cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting when required

Wage Range: $17.20 - $18.20, depending on education and experience

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm

Benefits

• 7 paid holidays, 1 paid Personal Day, 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year
• Health insurance including medical & prescription coverage, with optional dental and vision insurance plans. Majority of premiums paid by Catholic Charities
• Retirement 403(b) Plan: employee contributions commence upon employment; Catholic Charities contributes 2% of monthly income and matches up to 4% of employee contributions following 6 months of employment
• Basic Life Insurance paid 100% by Catholic Charities
• Flexible Spending Account eligibility following 6 months of employment
• Education Assistance Program reimbursing up to $5,250 per year for approved continuing education after 6 months of employment
• Additional voluntary insurances including supplemental life, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), critical illness, long term disability, accident, and ID theft
• Employee Assistance Program includes 3 counseling sessions per year, legal consultations, financial coaching, and other wellbeing tools
• Annual longevity awards begin at 5 years of employment

It is the practice of Catholic Charities to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Applicants from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We gladly offer reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to support participation in the hiring process and employment.