Monitor/Aide

First Student

Berkeley Heights (NJ)

On-site

USD 23,000 - 26,000

Part time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay
Health insurance
401(k) with company match
Part-time schedule
Career advancement
EAP program
Community impact
Employee discounts

Job summary

First Student in Berkeley Heights, NJ is seeking a Part-Time School Bus Monitor to assist the driver and ensure a safe ride for students before and after school. No experience required; we provide industry-leading training and safety programs.

You will help students board and exit, assist those with special needs, and reinforce bus safety rules. We offer a flexible split-shift schedule, an hourly rate of $17.45, and benefits such as health coverage and a 401(k) plan, with opportunities for

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 with children.
  • Team-oriented with a focus on safety.

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
Interpersonal skills
Flexible schedule
Safety-conscious
Team player

Job description

Now Hiring Part Time School Bus Monitors/Aides

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?
  • Pay Details: Dependent on experience and qualifications.
  • Hourly Rate : $17.45
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurance or coverage options.
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.
  • Part-time, flexible schedule: Split shifts (AM/PM routes), weekdays only; No nights, weekends, holidays, or summers.
  • 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.

Apply today and become a valued part of the school community!

*Sign-on bonus conditions apply. See location for details. Bonus offer is effective xx/xx/xx - yy/yy/yy.

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 .

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