Bus Monitor

Community Action Organization • Hillsboro, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Community Action is seeking a dedicated and safety-focused Bus Monitor to join their team. In this vital role, you will ensure a safe, positive, and engaging experience for children during their bus rides to and from school. The Head Start program operates during the school year (August-May). This is a fantastic opportunity to make a direct impact on the lives of young children and their families in our community.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to successfully pass applicable background and Oregon Central Background Registry checks prior to employment.
• Completion of appropriate Fit for Duty and TB Testing according to Head Start regulations prior to hire.
• Must complete Program Training within 30 days of hire.
• Current Oregon Registry Step Certificate (or acquired within 90 days of hire).
• Current First Aid/CPR certification (or acquired within 90 days of hire).
• Current Oregon Food Handler Card (or acquired within 30 days of hire).
• All state licensing requirements for program staff (or acquired within 30 days of hire).

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English (both oral and written)
• Prior experience working with children ages 3-5.

Responsibilities

• Ride the bus daily, ensuring children are safely picked up, correctly fastened in their seats, and properly released to authorized guardians.
• Maintain a safe, healthy, and orderly environment on the bus, using developmentally appropriate guidance to create a positive atmosphere.
• Interact with parents in a respectful and confidential manner, building a positive link between home and school.
• Work closely with the bus driver to ensure routes run on time and assist with keeping the bus clean and organized.
• Regularly assist in the classroom, providing support to students and program staff as needed.
• Strictly follow all safety policies, program/agency code of ethics, and program procedures at all times.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED