Bus Monitor - Floater

The Community Group•Lawrence, MA

About The Position

The Bus Monitor ensures children’s safety and well-being while they travel to and from day care and/or school, helps make their trips pleasant, and facilitates communication between parents and programs. The position is FLSA non-exempt and reports to the Program Director. The Bus Monitor rides with children, makes sure applicable car seats and seat belts are used, maintains route and child-safety records, and helps ensure children are safely released to approved adults. The role also includes reporting concerns, conducting evacuation drills, completing required training and certifications, and participating in staff meetings and ongoing training. The Community Group is committed to equal employment opportunity and a respectful work environment free from discrimination and harassment.

Requirements

Experience working with school-aged children.
Ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Possess the qualifications required for the position under EEC regulations.
Complete CORI, SORI, and fingerprint screening in accordance with Department of Early Education and Care regulations.

Responsibilities

Ensure the care, safety, and well-being of children in the group.
Ride with children each day to and from day care and/or school, ensuring that applicable car seats or seat belts are used.
Maintain a written bus route, revise it as needed, and keep a current copy on file with the Program Director.
Inventory, clean, and maintain car seats.
Ensure each child is accounted for and that emergency and release-permission forms are available for every child on board.
Report problems involving the driver, equipment, children, or parents to the Program Director.
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with the CDCC Confidentiality Policy.
Ensure children enter and leave the bus safely and are released only to approved adults.
Report any signs of abuse or neglect to the Program Director.
Conduct bus evacuation drills at least twice per year.
Participate in training required by CDCC, such as CPR, First Aid, and OSHA training.
Provide a program inclusive of all children and families regardless of lifestyle or belief system.
Participate in staff meetings and ongoing training.
Complete all required certifications.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.