School Crossing Safety Officer (AM/PM Shifts)

Township of Lower Merion; Ardmore (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Township of Lower Merion in Ardmore, PA, is hiring a part-time crossing guard to help students safely cross streets before and after school, mornings 7:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and afternoons 2:00 p.m.

to 4:15 p.m. This role requires alertness, reliable transportation, and a valid driver’s license. The successful candidate will work under the Police Department, observe traffic gaps, lead children across roadways or intersections, assist the public, and report any crime or suspicious activity

Qualifications

• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to instruct students in the safe crossing of intersections.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass and maintain background checks: state police, child abuse history, FBI background.

Responsibilities

• Provides the safe movement of children to and from school when crossing public roadways and intersections by observing gaps in the traffic and leading the children across the roadway or intersection.
• Provides information and assistance to the public.
• Reports any crime or suspicious activity observed.

Skills

Instruction crossing safety

Following instructions

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Public safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Township of Lower Merion in Ardmore, PA, is hiring a part-time crossing guard to help students safely cross streets before and after school, mornings 7:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and afternoons 2:00 p.m.

to 4:15 p.m. This role requires alertness, reliable transportation, and a valid driver’s license. The successful candidate will work under the Police Department, observe traffic gaps, lead children across roadways or intersections, assist the public, and report any crime or suspicious activity