School Van Monitor

Gobeacon; Gardner (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Dental

Vision

Company paid life insurance

Paid training

Job summary

Van Pool Transportation LLC is seeking a School Van Monitor to assist students boarding and riding the bus, ensuring safe arrival at their destination. This role supports the driver so they can focus on driving responsibilities and contributes to a positive student experience in Gardner, MA.

Beacon Mobility is highlighted as an equal opportunity employer; the position offers 20-25 hours per week, a pay rate listed at $18.54 per hour effective 8/24/26, and benefits including retirement and health

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate effectively in English (spoken and written).
• Ability to pass a background check, CORI/SORI, drug screen.
• Age 18+.

Responsibilities

• Safely assist students with entering and exiting the vehicle and securing them in seats.
• Monitor student behavior and report safety concerns to management.
• Communicate clearly with students, parents, teachers, and staff.
• Use the two-way radio system to coordinate with Van Pool staff.
• Follow written and verbal directions from supervisors.
• Work with school-age children, including those with special needs.

Skills

English communication

Safety awareness

Customer service

Job description

Van Pool Transportation LLCThe Bus Aide will help students board the bus, depart from the bus, and arrive safely at their destination. Maintaining a safe environment for students and ensuring the Driver can focus on driving responsibilities are the most important tasks of the Bus Aide.

Embark on a rewarding career journey with us - a company proudly recognized as one of the Great Places to Work in 2023-2024!

Being aSchool Van Monitor for Van Pool Transportation gives you the pay you deserve and the benefits you need. You also get to positively impact the lives of children in your community by driving them to school!

What We Offer:

• 20-25 hours per week
• $18.54 per hour (Effective 8/24/26)
• Split Shifts- 5:30am-9:00am & 1:00pm-5:00pm (example only, exact hours depend on assigned route)
• 401(k) plan option, Dental, Vision, & Company Paid Life Insurance
• Paid classroom and on-the-job training

Requirements

• Age 18+
• Ability to pass a background check, CORI/SORI, drug screen
• Effectively communicate in English (spoken and written)

What You'll Be doing:

• Safely assist students as needed. This includes helping them enter and exit the vehicle, using the vehicle's lap and shoulder belts, and safely securing them in car seats and booster seats. Lifting may be required.
• Monitor student behavior to provide appropriate guidance, feedback, and direction when necessary. Report unsafe and inappropriate student behavior to management; follow directions and implement corrective steps as assigned.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and clearly in (English) with students, parents, teachers, and Van Pool staff.
• Must demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills while using Van Pool's two-way radio system.
• Must have the physical capability to safely install car seats and booster seats.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal directions and instructions from supervisors.
• Must demonstrate a willingness to work effectively with school age children with special needs.

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.