Bus Monitor/Aide

First Student; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Hourly rate

Monthly attendance bonus

401(k) with match

Part-time schedule

Career advancement

EAP

Employee discounts

Job summary

First Student in Pittsburgh, PA is hiring part-time School Bus Monitors/Aides at our Old Frankstown Rd location. The role supports the bus driver and keeps students safe.

The position offers an hourly rate of $16.82, a sign-on bonus of $1,000, and a flexible split shift schedule (AM/PM) on weekdays. No prior experience required; training provided.

Join a nationwide network of safety-driven transportation professionals with opportunities for advancement and benefits like a 401(k) and EAP.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 21.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work flexible split shifts (AM/PM).
• Physical ability to assist students and perform emergency procedures.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help students safely board and exit the bus.
• Assist children with special needs during transport.
• Ensure students remain seated and follow bus safety rules.
• Communicate with the driver to maintain a safe, calm ride.
• Provide care and encouragement to students each day.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Now Hiring Part Time School Bus Monitors/Aides - Pittsburgh, PA at our Old Frankstown Rd. Location!

Sign-On Bonus: $1,000*

As a Part Time School Bus Monitor, you will play a vital role in your community and the lives of the students. You will assist the bus driver in providing an excellent and safe journey for students to and from school.

No experience as a School Bus Monitor is required! We will guide you with our industry-leading safety and training programs.

Why Join First Student as a Bus Monitor?

• Hourly Rate: $16.82/HR
• Monthly Attendance Bonus*
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.
• Part-time, flexible schedule: Split shifts (AM/PM routes), weekdays only; No nights, weekends, or holidays.
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Advance into operational, maintenance, management, and leadership roles in over 540 locations across the U.S. & Canada!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and support services for personal and work-related issues.
• Community Impact: Be a trusted figure for students and families.
• Employee Discount Program: Discounts on various products and services.

Your day as a School Bus Monitor/Aide will include:

• Help students safely board and exit the bus
• Assist children with special needs during transport
• Ensure students remain seated and follow bus safety rules
• Communicate with the driver to maintain a safe, calm ride
• Provide care and encouragement to students each day

School Bus Monitor/Aide qualifications:

• At least 21 years of age
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work flexible split shifts (AM/PM).
• Physical ability to assist students and perform emergency procedures.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred.
• Friendly, reliable, and patient working with children
• Team-oriented with a focus on safety

• Sign-on bonus conditions apply. See location for details. Bonus offer is effective until 12/31/2026

Language Requirement

This role requires English proficiency. Federal, state, and local requirements, including U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, require training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications be conducted in English.

First for a reason:

At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.

In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf.