Head Start Bus Assistant

ALLEGAN COUNTY RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE INC; Dorr Township (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Allegan County Resource Development Committee Inc. is seeking a Head Start Bus Assistant in Michigan. The role is part-time, non-exempt, hourly, supporting bus operations and classroom activities for Head Start students.

The assistant will help children board and alight, ensure safety restraints, engage children in literacy and language activities, and assist with meals and classroom tasks while upholding confidentiality and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required; CDA credential preferred.
• TB test pre-employment required.
• CPR and Basic First Aid certification required.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Rides the bus to/from centers and assists children getting on/off.
• Ensures children are secured in appropriate child safety restraints on the bus.
• Engages children with songs, stories, and language activities.
• Assists bus driver with monthly emergency evacuation drills.
• Pre- and post-trip inspections of passenger area; assists with meal service.
• Maintains sanitation procedures when preparing/serving food; assists with classroom activities.
• Respects confidentiality of children, families, and staff.
• Attends scheduled staff meetings and ensures compliance with regulations.

Skills

Child interaction

Safety procedures

Communication with families

Team collaboration

CPR/First Aid certified

Education

HS Diploma or GED

CDA Credential preferred

Job description

Position Description

Position Title: Head Start Bus Assistant

Reports To: Education Supervisor / Director of Operations

Classification: Part Time / Part Year / Non-Exempt

Status: Hourly

Required Education and Experience:

Previous experience working with young children desired. High School Diploma or GED required; Child Development Associates Credential, awarded by the Council of Professional Development preferred. Must pass pre-employment TB test. Be certified in Child and Adult CPR and Basic First Aid. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Summary/Objective:

The Head Start Bus/Classroom Assistant completes the listed tasks. All tasks are considered essential except those identified as non-essential.

Essential Functions

• Rides the bus to/from Centers. Assists children getting on and off bus when necessary.
• Ensures children are secured in appropriate child safety restraints while on the bus.
• Engages the children in songs, finger-plays, stories, conversations, etc.
• While on the bus to encourage the development of literacy and language skills.
• Assists bus driver in conducting an emergency bus evacuation drill monthly.
• Assists bus driver in conducting pre- and post-trip inspection of the passenger compartment. Prepares and serves breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily, cleaning up as needed after meal service.
• Ensures sanitation procedures are always followed when preparing and serving food and during clean-up.
• Assists teacher with classroom activities as requested.
• Respects and promotes the unique identity of each child and family, and refrains from stereotyping based on gender, race, ethnicity, culture, religion, or disability.
• Always maintains confidentiality regarding job-related information about children, families, and staff members.
• Attends all scheduled staff meetings for position held.
• Ensures compliance with all Local, State, and Federal regulations.
• Completes documentation as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and/or Early Education Services Director.