Bus Monitor - Child Care

YMCA Southcoast•Fall River, MA

37d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Child Care Director, supervise a designated group of children while in transport from schools to the YMCA site. Program hours are 1pm-6pm and shifts vary in between those hours. All applicants must be available by 2:30pm to be considered.

Requirements

Must pass a BRC from MA Early Education and Care and complete all EEC requirements.
Current knowledge of state and YMCA standards and regulations specific to early education and child care.
Ability to effectively interact with school personnel and children on a range of issues.
Demonstrated skill in developing and managing a large group of children.
Demonstrated ability to make mature judgments in difficult situations.
Age: 16 minimum, 18+ preferred

Responsibilities

Provide appropriate bus activities in accordance with established Child Care Services regulations.
Promote and enforce established vehicle rules and procedures to insure passenger safety.
Act as the Y liaison with school personnel when gathering children at the schools.
Provide open communication with children, the school and the program, to assure highest standards of care are being met.
Participate in transportation training and certification annually.
Participate in maintenance of cleanliness and safety of the vehicles.
Provide activities in accordance with established Child Care Services regulations.
Establish and promote an environment to allow child growth physically, emotionally, socially.
Model the Y’s healthy eating standards by consuming HEPA compliant foods and beverages during meal and snack times; and avoiding consumption of food and beverages during other program times.
Model the Y’s active living standards by engaging in games and physical activities with youth.
Make observations and assess information for inclusion in child evaluations.
Provide open communication with parents and children to assure highest standards of care are being met.
Participate in program planning, monitoring of participation, and evaluation of expected results.
Participate in developing, promoting, and enforcing of established ground rules.
Participate in maintenance of cleanliness and safety of the physical environment.