School Bus Monitor

First Student•Tonka Bay, MN

13d•$21 - $23

About The Position

First Student is hiring part-time School Bus Monitors/Aides in Tonka Bay, Minnesota. The monitor assists the bus driver in providing students with a safe journey to and from school. No prior experience is required; the company provides safety and job training. The position has a flexible weekday split-shift schedule covering morning and afternoon routes, with no nights, weekends, holidays, or summers. Pay is $21.00–$23.00 per hour depending on experience and qualifications, with training paid at $15.00 per hour. The role requires English proficiency for training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications. First Student describes itself as a family of more than 60,000 employees that transports over 5 million students and passengers daily. Its family of brands includes Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II.

Requirements

At least 21 years of age.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work flexible split shifts (morning and afternoon).
Physical ability to assist students and perform emergency procedures.
Friendly, reliable, and patient when working with children.
Team-oriented, with a focus on safety.
English proficiency for job-related training and communications.

Nice To Haves

CPR/First Aid certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Help students safely board and exit the bus.
Assist children with special needs during transport.
Ensure students remain seated and follow bus safety rules.
Communicate with the driver to maintain a safe, calm ride.
Provide care and encouragement to students each day.
Assist the bus driver in providing a safe journey for students to and from school.