Bus Assistant

Oregon Child Development Coalition • Klamath Falls, OR

2d • $17 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Assists the Bus Driver in transporting children safely on the school bus. Helps to ensure that children are transported in a healthy and educational environment and facilitates communication with staff and parents regarding the children's needs and center activities.

Requirements

• No prior education or experience is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Working in collaboration with the Bus Driver to supervise children and to ensure that no child is left alone or unsupervised.
• Following OCDC’s procedures to load and unload children safely from the school bus.
• Assisting the Bus Driver to ensure the correct children enter and exit the bus and are released to the authorized person.
• Ensuring that all children, parents, staff, and volunteers are seated and always buckled in appropriate car seats or seat belts.
• Keeping children’s belongings safely secured and distributing children’s belongings to the appropriate person after children have been transported.
• Maintaining the strict requirements of the vehicle capacity.
• Assisting the Bus Driver in maintaining a clean bus.
• Participating in the children’s education about transportation safety.
• Completing required paperwork and documentation.
• Assisting in the transition of the children into the center and the home.
• Ensuring a pleasant and educational bus ride through singing, activities and talking with children.
• Applying OCDC’s positive child behavioral philosophies to reduce conflicts or excessive noise.
• Providing water or other methods of relief on hot days.
• Ensuring that all medications are properly stored and transported.
• Assisting the family in the completion of the required authorization forms in the event the medication is presented for the first time.
• Ensuring proper forms are signed and dated with last dosage information daily.
• Ensuring the proper delivery of notes, messages, information, and/or notices between staff and families.
• Assisting parents in understanding and relaying information.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Paid time off, sick leave, holidays, and paid leave programs
• Employer paid life and disability coverage, with voluntary options available
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness resources
• Optional benefits including pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed