Head Start Bus Assistant

Communityactionallegan; Martin Township (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Action Allegan seeks a Head Start Bus Assistant in Michigan to support classroom activities and bus transportation for young children. You will help children board and exit, ensure seat safety, and engage them with literacy and language activities during transit and in class.

The role supports meal service, sanitation, and collaboration with the Education Supervisor and Director of Operations, with duties aligned to staff meetings and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Rides the bus to/from centers and assists children getting on/off as needed.
• Ensures children are secured in appropriate child safety restraints on the bus.
• Engages children with songs, stories, and language activities.
• Assists bus driver with emergency evacuation drills and inspections.
• Prepares and serves breakfast, lunch, and snacks and maintains sanitation.
• Assists teacher with classroom activities and maintains confidentiality.

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.