Bus Monitor/Aide

First Student • Colwyn, PA

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About The Position

First Student is hiring a part-time School Bus Monitor/Aide for the William Penn School District. The monitor assists the bus driver in providing students with a safe trip to and from school. No prior school bus monitor experience is required; the company provides safety and training programs. The role requires English proficiency for training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications.

The schedule is approximately four hours per day, with flexible split shifts for morning and afternoon routes on weekdays. There are no nights, weekends, holidays, or summers. Pay is $18.55 per hour, with a training rate of $15.00 per hour; pay details are dependent on experience and qualifications.

First Student describes itself as a family of more than 60,000 employees transporting over 5 million students and passengers daily. Its employees work on safety and transportation innovation, including advanced training and technology.

Requirements

• At least 21 years of age.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work flexible split shifts (AM/PM).
• Physical ability to assist students and perform emergency procedures.
• Friendly, reliable, and patient when working with children.
• Team-oriented approach with a focus on safety.
• English proficiency for training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications.

Nice To Haves

• CPR/First Aid certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help students safely board and exit the bus.
• Assist children with special needs during transport.
• Ensure students remain seated and follow bus safety rules.
• Communicate with the driver to maintain a safe, calm ride.
• Provide care and encouragement to students each day.
• Assist the bus driver in providing a safe journey for students to and from school.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance or coverage options.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering counseling and support services for personal and work-related issues.
• Career advancement opportunities in operational, maintenance, management, and leadership roles across more than 540 locations in the U.S. and Canada.
• Employee discount program with discounts on various products and services.

What This Job Offers

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