Head Start Bus Assistant

ALLEGAN COUNTY RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE INC; Martin (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 to support our Early Education Services. You will assist children boarding and exiting the bus, supervise seating, and help with breakfast or snack service as needed.

You will work part-time, non-exempt in a classroom/bus setting and ensure safety, confidentiality, and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Prior experience with young children is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CPR and Basic First Aid certification required.
• Pre-employment TB test required.
• Equivalents considered.

Responsibilities

• Rides the bus to/from Centers and assists children boarding/alighting.
• Ensures children are secured in proper restraints on the bus.
• Engages children with songs, stories, and activities to promote literacy.
• Assists bus driver with daily routines and safety checks.
• Prepares and serves meals; maintains sanitation and clean-up.
• Supports classroom activities as requested.
• Maintains confidentiality and adheres to regulations.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Child Development Associate 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.