School Bus Aide

Beacon Mobility; Richfield (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid training

Flexible schedule

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Transit Team, Inc. in Richfield, MN is seeking a School Bus Aide to help ensure a safe, comfortable transportation experience for students.

You will assist with boarding, maintain a calm environment, and support students with special needs during daily routes. Position offers a split shift schedule (morning and afternoon routes) with competitive pay and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to pass required background checks and pre-employment screenings.
• Reliability and punctuality with flexible split shifts.
• Experience with children or individuals with disabilities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with boarding and exiting the school bus.
• Maintain a calm, respectful, and secure environment during transit.
• Support students with special needs and mobility challenges as needed.
• Ensure proper seating and adherence to safety procedures.
• Communicate respectfully with students, parents, drivers, and school staff.
• Monitor student behavior and report concerns as needed.
• Assist the driver in emergencies and safety procedures.
• Perform pre- and post-route safety checks.

Skills

Communication

Punctuality

Reliability

Background checks

Job description

Transit Team, Inc.

Employer of choice! Voted best company to work for by US News & World Report for 2025-2026.

Location: Richfield, MN
Pay: $20/hr with full benefits

What You’ll Do

As a School Bus Aide, you will play an important role in ensuring students have a safe, comfortable, and positive transportation experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist students as they board and exit the school bus safely.

• Help maintain a calm, respectful, and secure environment during transportation.

• Support students with special needs and mobility challenges as needed.

• Ensure students are properly seated and following safety procedures.

• Communicate respectfully with students, parents, drivers, and school personnel.

• Monitor student behavior and report concerns when appropriate.

• Assist the driver in responding to emergencies and following established safety procedures.

• Perform pre- and post-route safety checks as directed.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Ability to work split shifts (morning and afternoon routes).

• Experience working with children is preferred but not required.

• Experience supporting individuals with disabilities is a plus.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Reliable attendance and punctuality.

• Ability to pass required background checks and pre-employment screenings.

Why Join Transit Team?

When you join our team, you’re doing more than taking a job. You’re helping students access education and opportunities while building meaningful connections every day.

Benefits

• Competitive pay

• Paid training

• Flexible schedule

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees

• Company-paid life insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid time off and holidays for eligible employees

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Opportunities for growth and advancement

Our Values

At Beacon Mobility, we live by values that guide everything we do:

• We Care – Treat people with kindness and keep everyone safe.

• We Do the Right Thing – Act in good faith and hold ourselves accountable.

• We Collaborate – Work together to find solutions.

• We Have Fun – Build connections and celebrate success.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re looking for meaningful work where you can help students start and end their day safely, we’d love to hear from you.

Beacon Mobility is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Beacon Mobility makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Transit Team is the largest paratransit provider in the state of Minnesota.

For more than 65 years, we have led the region in providing safe, reliable and exceptional service to the elderly and people with disabilities all across the Twin Cities metropolitan area. It is truly a privilege to provide independence to the passengers we consider family.