Berkshire County Head Start
Job Type
Part-time
Description
The Bus Monitor is responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment for children during bus transportation. This position interacts with children to promote learning and safety, manages behavior on the bus, and assists with safety protocols in collaboration with bus drivers, teachers, and the Program Manager. The Bus Monitor also maintains accurate documentation and complies with federal, state, local, and internal policies and regulations.
This position offers hours that have a break in the middle of the day.
Requirements
Job Responsibilities
Guiding and Interacting with Children:
Interacts with children in a warm, nurturing manner and provides teachable moments on the bus to support learning and safety education curriculum and practices. Manages behavior management on the bus. Observation, Assessment, and Documentation:
Conducts regular child attendance checks during boarding, the ride, and upon exiting the bus. Completes required attendance forms and follows procedures according to program policies. Maintains accurate records in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements. Regulations, Requirements, and Policies:
Ensures the safeguarding of confidential, personally identifying, and/or sensitive information related to staff, children, and families. Adheres to Berkshire County Head Start Protection and Safety of Children and Positive Guidance policies when managing child behaviors. Ensures children are only released to authorized adults as outlined by agency policy. Health and Safety:
Acts as the lead staff in carrying out Emergency Bus Procedures as needed. Installs and removes child safety restraints on the bus daily, ensuring that all children are properly secured before the bus moves. Maintains child safety restraints and reports malfunctions or equipment issues. Models and teaches safety procedures for boarding and exiting the bus. Professionalism:
Communicates respectfully and effectively with all parents, children, and staff. Assists substitute teachers and bus drivers, providing guidance on procedures, directions, and materials. Actively participates in required professional development and training sessions; seeks to improve knowledge and skills. Demonstrates enthusiasm and alignment with Berkshire County Head Start's mission, vision, and values.
Salary Description
$17.78-$20.48
Part-time
Description
The Bus Monitor is responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment for children during bus transportation. This position interacts with children to promote learning and safety, manages behavior on the bus, and assists with safety protocols in collaboration with bus drivers, teachers, and the Program Manager. The Bus Monitor also maintains accurate documentation and complies with federal, state, local, and internal policies and regulations.
This position offers hours that have a break in the middle of the day.
Requirements
Job Responsibilities
Guiding and Interacting with Children:
Interacts with children in a warm, nurturing manner and provides teachable moments on the bus to support learning and safety education curriculum and practices. Manages behavior management on the bus. Observation, Assessment, and Documentation:
Conducts regular child attendance checks during boarding, the ride, and upon exiting the bus. Completes required attendance forms and follows procedures according to program policies. Maintains accurate records in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements. Regulations, Requirements, and Policies:
Ensures the safeguarding of confidential, personally identifying, and/or sensitive information related to staff, children, and families. Adheres to Berkshire County Head Start Protection and Safety of Children and Positive Guidance policies when managing child behaviors. Ensures children are only released to authorized adults as outlined by agency policy. Health and Safety:
Acts as the lead staff in carrying out Emergency Bus Procedures as needed. Installs and removes child safety restraints on the bus daily, ensuring that all children are properly secured before the bus moves. Maintains child safety restraints and reports malfunctions or equipment issues. Models and teaches safety procedures for boarding and exiting the bus. Professionalism:
Communicates respectfully and effectively with all parents, children, and staff. Assists substitute teachers and bus drivers, providing guidance on procedures, directions, and materials. Actively participates in required professional development and training sessions; seeks to improve knowledge and skills. Demonstrates enthusiasm and alignment with Berkshire County Head Start's mission, vision, and values.
Salary Description
$17.78-$20.48