Bus Assistant

Oregon Child Development Coalition; Madras, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Holidays and paid leave

Life and disability coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

EAP and wellness resources

Pet insurance

Job summary

Oregon Child Development Coalition (OCDC) is seeking a Bus Assistant to support the Bus Driver in transporting children safely and delivering a healthy, educational experience on our school bus. The role involves collaboration with staff and parents to meet transportation needs and ensure safety and orderly operations.

Responsibilities include assisting with loading/unloading, supervising behavior, and helping with paperwork, while fostering positive relationships with families and maintaining a

Qualifications

• No formal education or prior experience required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Bus Driver in supervising children and ensuring safety on the school bus.
• Load and unload children following procedures; verify correct children enter and exit the bus.
• Keep children seated and buckled in car seats or seat belts; manage belongings.
• Maintain vehicle capacity limits and assist in keeping the bus clean.
• Support transportation safety education and complete required paperwork and documentation.
• Foster positive communication with parents, children, and staff and relay notes or messages.

Job description

About Oregon Child Development Coalition (OCDC)

Oregon Child Development Coalition (OCDC) is a nonprofit organization serving children and families across Oregon through early education and family support programs. At OCDC, our work has purpose. Every role contributes to creating stronger families, healthier communities, and brighter futures for children across Oregon.

Position Summary

Assists the Bus Driver in transporting children safely on the school bus. Helps to ensure that children are transported in a healthy and educational environment and facilitates communication with staff and parents regarding the children's needs and center activities.

Essential Functions

• Assists the Bus Driver in the implementation of OCDC and state requirements for transportation of children in the school bus by: Working in collaboration with the Bus Driver to supervise children and to ensure that no child is left alone or unsupervised.
• Following OCDC’s procedures to load and unload children safely from the school bus.
• Assisting the Bus Driver to ensure the correct children enter and exit the bus and are released to the authorized person.
• Ensuring that all children, parents, staff, and volunteers are seated and always buckled in appropriate car seats or seat belts.
• Keeping children’s belongings safely secured and distributing children’s belongings to the appropriate person after children have been transported.
• Maintaining the strict requirements of the vehicle capacity.
• Assisting the Bus Driver in maintaining a clean bus.
• Participating in the children’s education about transportation safety.
• Completing required paperwork and documentation.
• Monitors behavior on the bus with particular attention to safety, the setting of behavioral limits, and appropriate educational activities by: Assisting in the transition of the children into the center and the home.
• Ensuring a pleasant and educational bus ride through singing, activities and talking with children.
• Applying OCDC’s positive child behavioral philosophies to reduce conflicts or excessive noise.
• Providing water or other methods of relief on hot days.
• Follows OCDC medication procedures including: Ensuring that all medications are properly stored and transported.
• Assisting the family in the completion of the required authorization forms in the event the medication is presented for the first time.
• Ensuring proper forms are signed and dated with last dosage information daily.
• Facilitates and maintains good rapport and positive communication with parents, children, and staff by: Ensuring the proper delivery of notes, messages, information, and/or notices between staff and families.
• Assisting parents in understanding and relaying information.

Education and Experience Requirements

No prior education or experience is required for this position.

Pay Grade 0 on Pay Scale “C”

Bus Assistant - E Within 6 months from date of hire, must meet Oregon’s Early Learning Divisions requirements for a Teacher Aide II.

Pay Grade 1 on Pay Scale “C”

Bus Assistant - CE Meets Oregon’s Early Learning Divisions requirements for an Infant Toddler or Preschool Teacher.

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is $17.00 to $19.71 hourly. Placement within the range is determined by factors such as relevant experience, skills, certifications, and internal equity.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Paid time off, sick leave, holidays, and paid leave programs
• Employer paid life and disability coverage, with voluntary options available
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness resources
• Optional benefits including pet insurance

Equal Employment Opportunity

OCDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. OCDC is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation. If you need an accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please let us know.

Join Our Team

At Oregon Child Development Coalition (OCDC), we’re passionate about helping children and families thrive. As a statewide nonprofit delivering Head Start and early learning programs across Oregon, our work is powered by dedicated educators, social service professionals, and support teams who believe in creating stronger communities—together.

Benefits That Support You

From medical coverage and retirement savings to paid time off and wellness resources, our benefits are built to support you- at work and beyond- while you make a meaningful impact in your community.

Employee Well Being Statement

At OCDC, employee well being is a priority and an essential part of supporting our mission and communities.