Head Start Bus Assistant

ALLEGAN COUNTY RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE INC; Fennville (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 to support transportation and classroom activities for young children. This part-time, non-exempt position reports to the Education Supervisor / Director of Operations and requires a high school diploma or GED with CPR and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities include passenger safety, literacy engagement, meal service, and ensuring compliance with Local, State, and Federal regulations.

Qualifications

• Must pass pre-employment TB test.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CPR and Basic First Aid certification required or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Rides the bus to/from centers and assists children getting on/off.
• Ensures children are secured in appropriate restraints on the bus.
• Engages children with songs, stories, and conversation.
• Supports literacy and language development on the bus.
• Assists with emergency bus evacuation drills monthly.
• Helps with pre/post-trip inspections and meal service.
• Maintains sanitation during food prep and cleanup.
• Assists teacher with classroom activities as needed.
• Respects diverse identities and confidentiality of children and families.
• Attends scheduled staff meetings and ensures regulatory compliance.
• Completes required documentation and performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience with children

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Child Development Associates Credential

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.