BUS MONITOR

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Fayette (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. is seeking a dedicated bus aide to assist in loading and unloading children and ensuring safety during transit. The role requires monitoring seating, using age-appropriate communication, and reporting health concerns to a center administrator.

The candidate should have a High School Diploma or GED and about one year of relevant experience. The position may involve travel and occasional overnight duties with short notice; reliable transportation and strong written and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in childcare or working with ages 3–5 preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel, including overnight stays with short notice.

Responsibilities

• Assist children boarding and exiting the bus.
• Monitor child safety with appropriate restraints and seat belts.
• Observe child health and report concerns to administrator.
• Maintain authorized drop-off procedures with responsible adults.
• Ensure no child is left unattended on the bus.

Skills

Communication skills

Travel ability

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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.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