Bus Aide: Safe Transit & Learning Support

Centro de la Familia de Utah; Honeyville (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Centro de la Familia de Utah is seeking a Bus Aide to support the Bus Driver in ensuring the health and safety of children during transportation. The role emphasizes direct supervision, accurate sign-in/out procedures, and strict adherence to safety protocols.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate the ability to engage children, maintain cleanliness and order on the bus, and assist with age-appropriate learning activities per curriculum.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Completion of 4 hours of training required before starting bus duties.
• Entry-level position: no prior education or experience required.
• High School Diploma or GED is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Bus Driver in maintaining the safety and well-being of children, by providing direct supervision and actively engaging with children.
• Ensure accurate sign-in and sign-out of each child on the Daily Bus Sign In/Sign Out form, tracking the number of children on the bus.
• Properly use seat harnesses, securely loading and unloading children while following safety procedures.
• Maintain constant accountability on the bus, releasing children only to authorized individuals.
• Independently count children upon arrival at the center before unloading, remaining on the bus until confirmation that all children are accounted for.
• Conduct a thorough visual check of the bus interior, under seats, and in every seat, ensuring no child is left behind.
• Foster a positive, warm, caring, and respectful environment on the bus, promoting positive interactions with children.
• Demonstrate awareness and responsiveness to children's needs, encouraging freedom of expression; implement age-appropriate learning activities.
• Set clear behavioral expectations, using positive methods to prevent and redirect misbehavior.
• Serve as a good language model, using correct grammar, appropriate voice levels, and clear speech.
• Assist in implementing learning activities for special needs children with IFSPs/IEPs, as trained.
• Take primary responsibility for maintaining bus cleanliness and sanitation according to Centro's Transportation Manual.
• Complete child incident reports occurring on the bus, submitting them to the child's Family Service Specialist.
• Demonstrate proficiency in emergency evacuation procedures and be aware of the location of emergency equipment.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding family and children matters.
• Fulfill other duties in support of the center as requested.

Skills

18+ years old

Safety awareness

Ability to supervise children

Bilingual Spanish/English (plus)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Completion of 4 hours of training before starting bus duties

Tools

First Aid

CPR

Food Handler’s Permit

Job description

Centro de la Familia de Utah is seeking a Bus Aide to support the Bus Driver in ensuring the health and safety of children during transportation. The role emphasizes direct supervision, accurate sign-in/out procedures, and strict adherence to safety protocols.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate the ability to engage children, maintain cleanliness and order on the bus, and assist with age-appropriate learning activities per curriculum.