Bus Aide - ECLIPSE

Responsibilities

• Ensure children enter and exit the bus safely.
• Remain seated while the bus is in motion and assist children into their seats.
• Manage behavior within program guidelines.
• Relate communications between home and school to parents and staff.
• Aid the bus driver with emergency procedures as needed.
• Create a positive environment on the bus and in the classrooms.
• Assist with cleanliness and safety of the bus, classroom, and outdoor play areas.
• Attend staff meetings, trainings, parent meetings, in-service days, supervision, etc., as assigned.
• Document duties, written reports, attendance, etc.
• Report suspected incidents of child abuse to the Program Manager and follow mandated reporting protocols.
• Assume Assistant Teacher responsibilities during assigned blocks of time in assigned classroom.
• Implement all Washington State WAC for child care centers and follow through with required training in a timely fashion.
• Observe confidentiality in all dealings related to program, staff, and families.

Qualifications

• ECE Initial Certificate
• An active professional development plan to further education is required.
• 2 years’ experience in an ECE environment or working with at-risk children and families, required.
• Possess strong behavioral management skills.
• Possess good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to represent the agency in a professional manner within the community.
• First Aid/CPR Certification
• Cleared by DEL
• Fingerprint Background Check
• Blood borne pathogens Certification
• Food Handler’s card