Part-Time Bus Monitor
About The Position
The Bus Monitor assists in the safe and pleasant transportation of children enrolled in the program. They supervise children on their bus route, additionally, as a "good will" ambassador for CHSofNJ Head Start Program; the Bus Monitor greets parents and children during a bus route. Bus Monitor must be aware of and follow Federal regulations and agency protocols while maintaining a positive attitude and a focus on safety and comfortable riding environment. Bus Monitors interact with children throughout their time on the bus. It is through close observation and communication that children are provided with a positive experience and have safe riding practices reinforced while riding the bus. Bus Monitors need to collaborate with the Bus Driver in teaching children the correct safety procedures for boarding and exiting a bus as well as the danger zones around the vehicle. Bus Monitors are highly encouraged to lead children in singing, telling stories, playing visual games, or doing quiet activities throughout a bus route. By working with teachers, Bus Monitors can extend and reinforce classroom learning. Bus Monitors participate in professional development along with regular Head Start staff to improve their job skills.
Requirements
- Awareness of Federal regulations and agency protocols.
- Trained in the appropriate installation and use of Child Safety Restraint Systems (CSRS).
- Knowledge of Agency procedures for child pick-up and release.
- Trained in emergency response procedures.
- Familiarity with operation and maintenance of special equipment on the bus.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of safety procedures for the emergency evacuation of a vehicle.
Responsibilities
- Supervise children on their bus route.
- Greet parents and children during a bus route.
- Maintain awareness of and follow Federal regulations and agency protocols.
- Maintain a positive attitude and focus on safety and a comfortable riding environment.
- Reinforce safe riding practices.
- Collaborate with the Bus Driver in teaching children correct safety procedures for boarding and exiting a bus and the danger zones around the vehicle.
- Lead children in singing, telling stories, playing visual games, or doing quiet activities.
- Extend and reinforce classroom learning by working with teachers.
- Participate in professional development.
- Understand safety procedures for children boarding and exiting the vehicle.
- Assist the Bus Driver with a pre- and post-trip vehicle check.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
