Bus Attendant

Harlem Childrens Zone • New York, NY

4d • $30 - $30

About The Position

Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) Promise Academy – a top-performing K-12 charter school within HCZ’s cradle-to-career pathway of comprehensive services – seeks a Bus Attendant for the 2024-2025 school year! The Bus Attendant will bring a passion for the mission of HCZ Promise Academy: to get all our scholars to and through college. The ideal candidate cares deeply about children, respects the culture of Harlem’s residents, and is eager to make an impact in Harlem and beyond. For more information, check out Want to Work at Promise Academy? Here’s 7 Things You Need to Know

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Training: Complete the Bus Attendant training course from an instructional agency approved by the New York State Education Department.
• Must be able to successfully pass a background check, fingerprinting and medical.
• Experience working with children, particularly in a supervisory or caregiving role.
• Certifications: Obtain an official certificate for successfully completing the American Red Cross CPR and First Aid courses.
• Patience, reliability, and a commitment to scholars’ safety

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of the Harlem community is a plus

Responsibilities

• Assists scholars, helping them to board and exit the bus safely
• Ensures that scholars are seated properly and using seat belts or safety restraints, if available.
• Provides physical assistance to Students with Disabilities or special needs, including operating wheelchair lifts and securing wheelchairs.
• Supervises and manages scholars’ behavior on the bus and while exiting and entering the bus.
• Ensures compliance with school policies and safety guidelines.
• Reports any incidents or misconduct to the school administrative team.
• Assists the driver in safety procedures, including evacuating scholars during drills or an actual emergency.
• Administer basic first aid if necessary and report any health issues or injuries to appropriate personnel.
• Communicate with parents/guardians, school administration, and the bus driver regarding any concerns related to scholar behavior, safety, or health.
• Provides updates on any issues or occurrences that occur during transportation, including any delays in transportation service

Benefits

• Career advancement
• Paid sick leave
• Employee referral bonus
• Physical wellness discounts
• Commuter benefits
• Additional Benefits ( Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees