Benefits:
Paid Time Off
Signing Bonus: $2,000.00
Location:
Head Start Centers, 1198 Southard Street, Trenton, New Jersey 08638
Salary: $16.20 per Hour
Schedule: 25 Hours Per Week
Hours: 7:30Am- 10:00Am and 2:30pm- 5:00pm
Now through June 2024 School Year and September 2024 - June 2025 School Year
Education Requirement: High School Diploma or GED
General Purpose: Supervise children on their bus route, additionally, as a "good will" ambassador for CHSofNJ Head Start Program; the Bus Monitor greets parents and children during a bus route. Bus Monitor must be aware of and follow Federal regulations and agency protocols while maintaining a positive attitude and a focus on safety and comfortable riding environment.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Understand safety procedures for children boarding and exiting the vehicle
- Trained in the appropriate installation and use of Child Safety Restraint Systems (CSRS)
Safety procedures for the emergency evacuation of a vehicle
- Knowledge of Agency procedures for child pick-up and release
- Assist the Bus Driver with a pre- and post-trip vehicle check
- Trained in emergency response procedures
- Operation and maintenance of special equipment on the bus
- Bus Monitors interact with children throughout their time on the bus. It is through close observation and communication that children are provided with a positive experience and have safe riding practices reinforced while riding the bus.
- Bus Monitors need to collaborate with the Bus Driver in teaching children the correct safety procedures for boarding and exiting a bus as well as the danger zones around the vehicle.
- Bus Monitors are highly encouraged to lead children in singing, telling stories, playing visual games, or doing quiet activities throughout a bus route. By working with teachers, Bus Monitors can extend and reinforce classroom learning.
- Bus Monitors participate in professional development along with regular Head Start staff to improve their job skills.
The Children’s Home Society is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.20 per hour
Expected hours: 25 per week
Benefits:
Grade levels:
Physical setting:
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- working with preschool aged children: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person