Bus Monitor

Springfield Urban League, Inc.; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Springfield Urban League, Inc. is seeking a Bus Monitor for the 0-5 Head Start program at the Apple Orchard Site in Springfield, IL.

The position emphasizes safe daily transportation of children and compliance with Head Start guidelines. Responsibilities include sign-in/out, helping children load and unload the bus, securing car seats, verifying approved contacts with photo ID, and assisting in communicating with parents.

Qualifications

• Must be 19 years of age.
• Able to work with children, staff, parents and others.
• Must be willing to work a split shift.
• Must meet DCFS requirements including a background check.
• Must be able to pass a medical exam certifying freedom from communicable diseases and illegal substances.
• Must be able to obtain CPR Certification and First Aid Certification.
• Must be able to lift at least 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Sign in/out when arriving and departing Head Start Sites.
• Assist children to load and unload the School Bus.
• Ensure all children are completely secure in child safety restraints after the child sits down on the School Bus.
• Ensure release of children only to a person over the age of 16 that is on the approved contact list for that child. This is done by checking a Photo ID for the person.
• Assist the School Bus Driver in notifying parents of pertinent information by aiding in distributing fliers, notices, etc.
• Assist in maintaining accurate records on children that are riding the Bus that they are a monitor on.
• Assist children, if needed, to or from their pick-up or drop-off address.
• Complete a full walk through of the entire School Bus before exiting the School Bus following the route.

Skills

Interact with children

Team collaboration

Parent communication

Safety procedures

Job description

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Bus Monitor

9 Month Part Time Apple Orchard Site, Springfield, IL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1234

SUMMARY

The position of the Bus Monitor for the 0-5 Head Start program is responsible for maintaining compliance and safely transporting children to and from the Head Start Program on a daily basis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• The Bus Monitor is responsible to Sign in/out when arriving and departing Head Start Sites.


• The Bus Monitor is responsible for assisting children to load and unload the School Bus.


• The Bus Monitor is responsible for ensuring all children are completely secure in child safety restraints after the child sits down on the School Bus.


• The Bus Monitor is responsible for ensuring release of children only to a person over the age of 16 that is on the approved contact list for that child. Doing so by checking a Photo ID for the person.


• The Bus Monitor is responsible for assisting the School Bus Driver in notifying parents of pertinent information by aiding in distributing fliers, notices, etc.


• The Bus Monitor is responsible for assisting in maintaining accurate records on children that are riding the Bus that they are a monitor on.


• The Bus Monitor is responsible for assisting children, if need be, to or from their pick-up or drop-off address.


• The Bus Monitor is responsible for completing a full walk through of the entire School Bus before exiting the School Bus following the route.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be 19 years of age.


• Able to work with children, staff, parents and others.


• Must be willing to work a split shift.


• Must meet DCFS requirements which includes a background check.


• Must be able to pass a medical exam certifying freedom form communicable. diseases and illegal substances.


• Must be able to obtain a CPR Certification and First Aid Certification.


• Must be able to lift at least 40 lbs.

The Springfield Urban League, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Split Shift Monday-Friday
7:00am-9:30am and 2:00pm-4:30pm