Bus Monitor/Center Aide

SUMMARY Responsible for safety and well being of the Head Start children while in the classroom.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Adhere to all Agency safety policies as well as any State, Federal or other applicable safety regulations. Follow all Fulmont, Head Start, and NYS Day Care Regulations, Policies and Procedures. Assist children during loading/unloading of the bus monitor safety during transport to and from Head Start Center. Accurately completed Bus Accountability Checklists. Monitor behavior of children on the bus and report concerning behavior directly to the Transportation Manager. Communicate information regarding bus route changes to the transportation Manager. Assist during the required bus evacuation drills. Remain with and child returned to the center on the bus until an authorized individual has picked up and signed the child if needed. View release forms and ensure children are released only to authorized individuals when departing from the Head Start center. Assist during field trips when required. Assist children with toilet time and changing the child's clothes. Complete change of status forms and other paperwork assigned, such as scheduling, bus routes, reports etc. When not on the bus, assist in the daily activities in the classroom, as assigned by the Transportation Manager or On Site supervisor during activities or to provide breaks/lunches for the teaching staff. Complete anecdotal records of children's progress in the classroom as needed. Assist in the daily activities in the classroom, as assigned by the On-Site Supervisor during activities or to provide breaks/lunches for the teaching staff. Report any classroom concerns to the On-Site Supervisor.. Assist in training new Bus Monitor/Center Aides and/or Substitutes on all aspects of the Bus Monitor/Center Aide position. Follow directives given by Head Start Management in the absence of the Transportation Manager.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

SIGNATURE AUTHORITY

Internal program specific documents.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE A

high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required. Previous work experience in a preschool setting and/or transportation preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

First Aid/CPR Certification a plus.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Reliable transportation required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents and written communications. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively speak in both one-on-one and group situations involving children, parents, staff and community members. Bilingual a plus.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to utilize basic math skills, such as adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to effectively and efficiently problem solve.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The employee must possess the physical ability to perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must have the physical ability to assist children by lifting or otherwise providing mobility assistance as necessary . Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Occasional motion sickness may occur with some employees in riding the school bus on a daily basis.

Pay:

From $16.87 per hour Expected hours: 27.5 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person