School Bus Monitor

First Student•Pittsgrove Township, NJ

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About The Position

First Student is hiring a School Bus Monitor in Pittsgrove, New Jersey. The monitor helps ensure passenger welfare and safety during routes, supports students as they board and exit the bus, and communicates with drivers, school personnel, students, and parents. The role includes attending safety and training meetings, assisting with emergency evacuations, and helping the driver safely direct the vehicle backward when necessary. English proficiency is required for safety communications, training, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications. The starting wage is $16.00 per hour. First Student describes a positive and rewarding work environment, career advancement opportunities, job security, and training.

Requirements

Good verbal communication skills.
Attention to detail.
Availability early in the morning.
Judgment and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage high degrees of stress.
English proficiency.

Responsibilities

Know the route and remain alert to monitor passengers’ welfare while en route.
Communicate behavior problems and conditions at various stops to the driver.
Assist students with loading and unloading.
Cooperate and communicate with school personnel, students, and parents.
Attend all safety and training meetings.
Conduct emergency evacuations from the bus, including through the emergency door.
Open and close service doors and move up and down steps multiple times daily.
Assist the driver, when necessary, in safely directing the vehicle backward.