BUS MONITOR

MISSISSIPPI ACTION FOR PROGRESS INC; East Thomas (AL); Sur place; USD 22 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

MISSISSIPPI ACTION FOR PROGRESS INC is seeking a bus aide to supervise preschool-age children during transport. The role includes assisting with boarding/alighting, ensuring belts are fastened, and maintaining child safety throughout the ride.

The candidate should have a High School Diploma or GED, about one year of experience with ages 3-5, and strong communication skills. Ability to travel and participate in drills and safety procedures is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience (typically one year) working with ages 3-5 is preferred.
• Good oral and written communication skills are essential.

Responsabilités

• Assist children with boarding and exiting the bus; ensure seatbelts are worn.
• Complete daily sign-on/sign-off sheets; account for children by name.
• Conduct bus walk-throughs and report hazards or missing items.
• Assist with evacuation drills and emergency procedures as required.
• Maintain positive communication with parents, drivers, and site staff.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Observation skills

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Description du poste

Assist children in boarding and exiting the bus.Assist driver in completion of daily sign on & off sheets, accounting by name all children getting on and off the bus.Ensure that all children are secured in weight/height appropriate seatbelts or restraints and that while seated all adults use available seatbelts.Visually observe the health of each child on the bus, notify Center Administrator of concerns.Ensure that any behavioral issues do not compromise the safety of any child on the bus or the ability of the bus driver to safely operate the vehicle.Use age appropriate communication skills with children on bus.Collaborate with the bus driver to ensure that each child is delivered to the care of a responsible adult (authorized list) upon leaving bus.Ensure that the responsible adult (authorized list) signs for the child upon leaving the bus.Ensure that no child is ever left unattended while on the bus, following all procedures put in place to prevent a child being left behind.Assist the bus driver with any emergency situations following all rules and regulations as they pertain to school bus safety and child health.Fill out accident/incident reports as appropriate.Perform a complete walk-thru of bus after each route.Maintenance & CommunicationsAssist driver with keeping inside of vehicle clean.Responsible to do walkthrough of bus (looking for children and or items left behind) at end of each route.Assist driver with evacuation drills.Assist with paperwork flow between homes and sites.Maintain positive communications with parents, drivers and site staff, relaying information to appropriate parties as needed.Attend any trainings or meetings as required by Transportation Manager.High School Diploma or GED.Experience (typically one year) working with ages 3-5.Knowledge of age-appropriate behaviors and safety practices a plus.Knowledge of safety practices as they relate to pre-school children.Good oral and written communication skills.Ability to travel; some overnight and with short noticeEmployment contingent upon the results of the following:Successfully passing the Criminal History RegistryInitial Physical ExaminationNegative TB screeningPhysical/Mental Abilities and ProcessesPhysical capability, strength and coordination adequate to drive a 20 and up passenger bus safely.Ability to visually assess the health and behaviors of children.Intermediate level decisions needed to adhere to safety and scheduling considerations.Occasional lifting of up to 50lbs, typically placing children into seats and ability to carry or drag a child in an emergency situation out of the bus to a safe area.Frequent bending at neck, frequent bending Daily sitting, about 85% of driving time.at waist and knees and occasional squatting.Occasional climbing to enter and exit bus.