Bus Attendant (2025-2026)

Classical Charter Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading charter network in New York City as a Bus Attendant, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of scholars during their commute. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with children, fostering a positive environment that mirrors classroom expectations. With flexible hours and a commitment to diversity, this role is perfect for individuals passionate about education and community impact. Enjoy competitive pay and the chance to grow within an organization dedicated to excellence in education.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Opportunities for growth

Competitive salaries

Qualifications

• Must be over 21 years old.
• Experience working with children is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise scholars on the bus and enforce behavioral expectations.
• Transition scholars between the school and the bus in an organized manner.

Skills

Working with children

Behavior management

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Position Reports to:Operations Manager Start Date:2025-2026 School Year Hours: 6:00am-8:00am and 4:00pm-6:00pm Compensation: $22/hour

About Us:

As one of the highest performing charter networks in New York City, Classical Charter Schools is having a meaningful impact on education in the South Bronx. Recognized as four-time NationalBlue RibbonAward-Winning network, Classical Charter Schools outperforms97% of New York chartersby providing a transformative education through a classical curriculum focused on art, music, Latin, debate and character education.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. All employees and applicants will be treated in all respects on basis of merit and qualifications without regards to their race, color, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, gender, veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by law. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds to apply. At Classical, we provide comprehensive health benefits, competitive salaries, and opportunities for growth.

Position Summary:

Classical Charter Schools Bus Attendants protect and supervise our scholars to and from their homes. Most importantly, Bus Attendants manage behavior to ensure all scholars are safe. It is the Bus Attendant’s responsibility to establish behavior on the bus that matches what is expected in classrooms. Bus Attendants work approximately 4 hours per day, in two 2-hour shifts. Hours vary by bus route, but Bus Attendants must be available approximately between the hours of 6:00am-8:00am and 4:00pm-6:00pm. Daily expectations include:

• Supervising scholars while on the bus, strictly enforcing behavioral expectations
• Seating scholars based on their behavior and bus stop order
• Transitioning scholars in organized lines between the school building and the bus
• Calling the school after the last scholar is dropped off, so that staff are able to leave
• Calling the school if a parent is not at the bus stop to coordinate a pickup time

Qualifications:

• Over 21 years old
• High School Diploma
• Any kind of experience working with children

Successful candidates will:

• Certification through the Office of Pupil Transportation (OPT) preferred
• If not already certified at the time of hire, Bus Attendants may apply for certification, which involves several examinations, training courses and fingerprinting
• Show alignment to Classical Charter School’s mission and approach
• Exhibit excellent work ethic and organizational skills
• Demonstrate application of our core values: Accountability, Innovation, Professionalism, Rigor, Tenacity, Transparency, and Urgency