School Bus Aide: Safe Transit for Preschoolers

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Tchula (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. is seeking an entry-level Bus Aide in Tchula, MS. The role supports safe boarding and exiting of children, assists the bus driver with daily sign-on/off procedures, and ensures proper use of seatbelts and restraints during transport.

Qualifying candidates have a high school diploma or GED and ideally one year of experience with children aged 3–5. Travel may be required, and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience (typically one year) working with ages 3-5.
• Knowledge of age appropriate behaviors and safety practices a plus.
• Knowledge of safety practices as they relate to pre-school children.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel; some overnight and with short notice

Responsibilities

• Assist children in boarding and exiting the bus.
• Assist driver in completion of daily sign on & off sheets, accounting by name all children getting on and off the bus.
• Ensure that all children are secured in weight/height appropriate seatbelts or restraints and that while seated all adults use available seatbelts.
• Visually observe the health of each child on the bus, notify Center Administrator of concerns.
• Ensure that any behavioral issues do not compromise the safety of any child on the bus or the ability of the bus driver to safely operate the vehicle.
• Use age-appropriate communication skills with children on bus.
• Collaborate with the bus driver to ensure that each child is delivered to the care of a responsible adult (authorized list) upon leaving bus.
• Ensure that the responsible adult (authorized list) signs for the child upon leaving the bus.
• Ensure that no child is ever left unattended while on the bus, following all procedures put in place to prevent a child being left behind.
• Assist the bus driver with any emergency situations following all rules and regulations as they pertain to school bus safety and child health.
• Fill out accident/incident reports as appropriate.
• Perform a complete walk-thru of bus after each route.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Child supervision

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Experience with ages 3-5

Job description

Priority Dispatch Corp. is seeking an entry-level Bus Aide in Tchula, MS. The role supports safe boarding and exiting of children, assists the bus driver with daily sign-on/off procedures, and ensures proper use of seatbelts and restraints during transport.

Qualifying candidates have a high school diploma or GED and ideally one year of experience with children aged 3–5. Travel may be required, and strong communication skills are essential.