Bus Monitor- South Haven
About The Position
Flowers Early Learning is a high-quality preschool located in Mattawan, Michigan and is currently looking for Bus Monitor in South Haven, Michigan, serving classrooms with children ages 3-5. Flowers Early Learning, formally known as Tri-County Head Start, was selected as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation in 2024, and one of the Moody Market Best Places to Work in Southwest Michigan in 2021, for their commitment to employee engagement, feedback, and wellness. Our Mission: To build a future where children, families and communities thrive. Our impact lasts a lifetime. Flowers Early Learning, formally known as Tri-County Head Start, employees promote social, emotional and physical health in our community by providing high-quality education, health services and more for the families who need us most in Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties.
Requirements
- Minimum – High School Diploma, equivalent or Head Start parent with 1 year experience working with young children.
- Required – CDL with passenger and “s” endorsement or willing to obtain CDL with passenger and “s” endorsement within 3 years of hire and reimbursed upon completion.
- Commercial Driver’s License with PS endorsement must be obtained within
- Must have a personal driving record with not more than 6 active points as determined by the Secretary of State
- Must be at least 18 years of age per licensing regulations
- All candidates must possess a valid driver’s license and their own reliable transportation
- complete a physical examination
- comprehensive fingerprinted criminal background check
- pre-employment drug screen including a negative result for Amphetamines, Cannabinoids (including Marijuana/THC), Cocaine, Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP). Marijuana is not legal at the federal level and is prohibited in the workplace or in one's system, even if legally prescribed.
Responsibilities
- Assures compliance with Head Start policies and procedures, Performance Standards, Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers.
- Assists the Driver in providing safe transportation for authorized passengers.
- Reports to the assigned bus prior to the route, rides the bus during the route, completes route paperwork, assures children are buckled in correctly and safely, attends to passenger behavior and assists in ensuring a positive social climate.
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision, & life insurance
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- assistance in furthering your education
- paid time off
- earned sick time
- paid parental leave
- paid holidays and breaks
- paid weather days
- tuition reimbursement
- an employee assistance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
