School Crossing Guard

KIPP • Miami, FL

1d • $19 • Onsite

About The Position

KIPP Miami is seeking a School Crossing Guard to ensure the safety of students and families during arrival and dismissal. This role involves guiding pedestrians across crosswalks, controlling traffic with a STOP sign, maintaining awareness of potential hazards, and communicating effectively with students, parents, and drivers. The Crossing Guard will collaborate with school staff, uphold safety regulations, and serve as a positive role model within the school community.

Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to give clear, firm instructions while maintaining a courteous and friendly demeanor.
• A passion for working with children and contributing to the school community.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to meet all background screening requirements for working in a Florida school.
• Must pass a Level 2 criminal background check (fingerprinting through FDLE/FBI) with clearance to work with children.

Nice To Haves

• Florida School Crossing Guard Certification is a plus.
• Candidates without certification must be willing to complete the required training program administered by Miami-Dade College.
• Familiarity with KIPP Miami’s mission and values, and a desire to uphold our Heartbeat principles.
• Ideal for parents or family members of KIPP Miami students or local community members who want to be involved in the school.

Responsibilities

• Safely guide students and families across designated crosswalks and intersections during arrival and dismissal.
• Maintain a visible, alert presence to ensure all pedestrians cross streets securely.
• Use a handheld STOP sign/paddle to stop traffic when children are crossing and signal when it is safe to proceed.
• Direct cars, school buses, and pedestrians according to established traffic safety procedures.
• Stay vigilant to recognize and respond to potentially dangerous traffic situations.
• Communicate instructions clearly and courteously to students, parents, and drivers.
• Work in coordination with school staff and supervisors to manage the drop-off/pick-up process.
• Follow the school’s arrival/dismissal plan and promptly report any issues.
• Build positive relationships with students, families, and neighbors.
• Uphold all school, county, and college safety regulations.
• Monitor the environment and immediately report any incidents, unsafe conditions, or unusual situations to school administrators.
• Act in accordance with emergency protocols and communicate with the Director of Regional Operations and Compliance about any concerns.

Benefits

• Consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, citizen status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
• Reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED