School Crossing Guard

Bethel Park; Bethel Park (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government is seeking a responsible individual to serve as a School Crossing Guard. In this part-time position, you will help ensure the safety of children crossing streets and waiting for buses. The role includes monitoring traffic, providing safety instructions, and requires effective communication skills. Uniforms and training are provided, and adherence to the school calendar is necessary.

Benefits

Uniforms provided

Training provided

Sick leave and bereavement benefits

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must have a working cell phone and valid email address.
• Must be able to walk and stand for a minimum of 1 ½ hours in the morning and afternoon.

Responsibilities

• Monitor traffic flow to identify potential hazards and ensure safe crossing conditions.
• Communicate effectively with children, pedestrians, and motorists, providing safety instructions.
• Assist children in crossing the street safely at designated intersections.

Skills

Communication

Traffic Management

Safety Awareness

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry

Job Location: School Crossing Guard-specified site - Bethel Park, PA

Salary Range: $17.07 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

If you are age 21 and older and looking for a worthwhile part-time job assisting elementary, middle and high school children with crossing the street and overseeing their safe conduct while waiting for and exiting school buses, then consider applying to be a School Crossing Guard.

• Monitor traffic flow to identify potential hazards and ensure safe crossing conditions

• Ensure children and other pedestrians are waiting safely away from the roadway

• Use hand signals to stop and direct traffic to allow children and pedestrians to safely cross streets and load/unload buses

• Communicate effectively with children,pedestrians, and motorists, providing safety instructions and directions

• May observe and report suspicious vehicles or person, and report safety hazards to the police

• Assists elementary, intermediate, and high school children withcrossing the street at designated intersections in a safe and orderly manner

• Must position themselves in a highly visible and safe location and control traffic for the children’s safe crossing of streets and roads

• Stand on the side of the street where the children approach if possible

• The Guard, while at their assigned post, must remain in a position where they are easily observed by pedestrians seeking to cross the street and where they are able to observe anyone approaching the crosswalk.

• Crossing Guards may, during extremely inclement weather, use their vehicle for shelter if necessary

• The safety of the children under their control is paramount

• Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality

This part-time position follows the Bethel Park school calendar. Guards will receive training on traffic control and safety procedures.Regular and Alternate Guard positions are available. Uniforms, equipment and training are provided with sick leave and bereavement benefits.

• Must be 21 years of age or older

• Must be able to walk and stand for a minimum of 1 ½ hours in the morning and 1 ½ hours in the afternoon

• Must have a working cell phone and valid email address

• Must have access to reliable transportation and possess a valid PA Driver’s License

• Applicant must complete all Act 34 and Criminal History Record Clearances as required prior to application (For more information contact 412-831-6800 x-102)

• Complete a Bethel Park application online

• Bethel Park residency not required but preferred

• Flexible to work a modified schedule, shift, or assignment location

• Schedules will occasionally vary to accommodate early dismissal days and school holidays

• The Guard must remain on their post for the full shift to receive payment for a shift worked