School Crossing Safety Advocate

Town of Hamden; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Hamden is seeking Crossing Guards to help school children cross busy streets at intersections near schools. Assignments are at various locations throughout Hamden, with oversight to ensure safety and compliance with traffic rules.

Guardians will instruct children on basic safety procedures, assist the public as needed, and remain present at their posts during shifts. Some experience working with children is desirable, and a valid driver’s license may be required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic cross-walk safety principles.
• Understanding of how to help children cross streets safely.
• Working knowledge of standard safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide crossing guard services at assigned location; assist school children crossing busy streets and intersections.
• Ensure children cross streets only when safe; stop vehicles using mechanical signals and hand held stop signs; control students while waiting for traffic to clear.
• Report license numbers of vehicles in violation of school crosswalk-related traffic laws to supervisor; report suspicious vehicles or strangers loitering near schools.
• Ensure that children are aware of proper safety rules when crossing streets; instruct children in basic safety techniques when crossing streets.
• Greet the general public courteously; answer questions and provide information related to crossing guard programs; assist public in crossing street or providing directions as needed.
• Remain visible to the public during working hours by standing at assigned posts.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Crosswalk safety

Child safety instruction

Public safety awareness

Education

Reading and writing ability

Job description

Town of Hamden is seeking Crossing Guards to help school children cross busy streets at intersections near schools. Assignments are at various locations throughout Hamden, with oversight to ensure safety and compliance with traffic rules.

Guardians will instruct children on basic safety procedures, assist the public as needed, and remain present at their posts during shifts. Some experience working with children is desirable, and a valid driver’s license may be required.