Bus MONITOR

STA Family of Companies; Yucca Valley (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A leading transportation company in California is seeking a school bus monitor. In this role, you will assist the driver in ensuring the safe transportation of students. Responsibilities include monitoring passenger safety, assisting with boarding and exiting, performing safety checks, and communicating effectively with parents and the driver. Candidates should have over a year of experience working with children and successfully complete background checks. Join this rewarding opportunity to support student safety!

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience working with children or students.
• Must complete comprehensive training program.
• Must pass pre-employment background checks.

Responsibilities

• Monitor all passengers to ensure safety is always maintained on the bus.
• Assist students in entering and exiting the bus.
• Perform safety checks on the bus to ensure the safety of all students.
• Know the routes and remain alert to monitor the welfare of passengers while in route.
• Check the bus for sleeping children.
• Assist driver in backing the vehicle safely.
• Conduct emergency evacuation from the bus.
• Communicate behavior problems with the driver.
• Liaise with parents on an as-needed basis.
• Assist with maintaining cleanliness of assigned bus.
• Occasionally attend field trips for safety.

Skills

Experience working with children

Safety monitoring

Communication skills

Job description

Come join our team! As a school bus monitor, you will assist the driver with the safe management of students onboard the vehicle. This may include assisting students as they enter and exit the vehicle, performing safety checks, leading emergency evacuations, and communicating behavior issues with parents and management, among other duties. Candidates must have experience working with children and be able to pass a background check. Read more to apply!

Responsibilities

• Monitor all passengers to ensure safety is always maintained on the bus.
• Assist students in entering and exiting the bus.
• Perform safety checks on the bus to ensure the safety of all students.
• Know the routes and remain alert to monitor the welfare of passengers while in route.
• Check the bus for sleeping children.
• Assist driver to safely direct the vehicle in backing safely, when necessary.
• Conduct emergency evacuation from the bus, including use of exiting by emergency door.
• Ability to open and close service doors and move up and down steps multiple times a day.
• Communicate behavior problems and conditions of various bus stops with the driver.
• Liaise with parents on an as‑needed basis.
• Assist with maintaining cleanliness of assigned bus.
• Occasionally attend field trips and special events to ensure passenger safety.

Qualifications

• 1+ year(s) of experience working with children or students
• Complete comprehensive training program
• Pre‑employment background checks

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. STA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants; returning military are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

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