Bus Monitor

Community Action Organization • Hillsboro, OR

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Community Action is a non-profit organization that provides critical services to low-income families in the areas of housing, homeless services, economic empowerment, family development, and early childhood care and education. Community Action leads the way to eliminate conditions of poverty and create opportunities for people in the Washington County area. Community Action is seeking two dedicated and safety-focused Bus Monitors to join our team! In this vital role, you'll ensure a safe, positive, and engaging experience for children during their bus rides to and from school. Our 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