Bus Monitor

SOUTH MIDDLESEX OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL • Framingham, MA

7h

About The Position

Assists with transportation of children door-to-door from their homes to our Child Care/Head Start centers and Family Child Care Homes in our communities, following established schedules. Establish and maintain a safe environment for the children.

Requirements

• Must be comfortable working with diverse backgrounds and able to effectively communicate with children, families and co-workers.
• Must be or become certified in CPR & First Aid within the time frame required by EEC licensing.
• Must be able to handle the physical aspects of the position including the lifting of a child during bus evacuations and to assist children into car seats.
• Proof of physical exam within the last year determining good health and meeting all EEC requirements. Must submit proof of physical exam every 2 years thereafter.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish or Portuguese skills preferred.
• Priority given to past or present Head Start parents.

Responsibilities

• Follow all SMOC policies, EEC regulations and Head Start Standards.
• Follow SMOC’s Transportation Plan.
• Follow all safety and regulatory guidelines as children board and exit buses and for release of children to authorized adults on pickup list.
• Maintain accurate attendance records with times on/off as children board and exit the bus.
• Monitor behavior of all children on the bus and work with bus driver and program staff to address any behavior concerns.
• Ensure that all children are properly seated and in proper car seat/seatbelt, if appropriate, at all times.
• Conduct proper vehicle inspection at the end of each run to ensure that all children have exited the bus.
• Properly complete and submit all required documentation to the Center Director or designee in a timely manner.
• Maintain knowledge of First Aid/CPR and EEC transportation regulations.
• Attend all required staff meetings and trainings sessions.
• Keep bus interior clean from the children.
• Engage all clients by understanding and addressing their needs whether within or outside the scope of work.
• Attend & participate in engagement team meetings as requested and communicate effectively with clients and staff in other areas.
• Maintain confidentiality of client, employee and agency information in accordance with federal and state laws and funder requirements.
• Ensure compliance with program/department, agency and/or funder requirements, as well as, SMOC policies & procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: All full-time employees can accrue up to 3 weeks of vacation, and 2 weeks of sick time and are eligible for 12 paid holidays during their first year of employment.
• Employer-paid Life Insurance & AD&D and Long-Term Disability for full-time employees.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical Plans through Mass General Brigham with an HRA Employer cost-sharing program, Dental Plans with Orthodontic Coverage, and EyeMed Vision Insurance available to full-time employees.
• 403(B) Retirement Plan with a company match starting on day one for all full-time and part-time employees.
• Additional voluntary benefits including; Term and Whole Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital indemnity, and Short-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees