Bus Assistant

About the role

Assists the Bus Driver in transporting children safely on the school bus. Helps to ensure that children are transported in a healthy and educational environment and facilitates communication with staff and parents regarding the children's needs and center activities.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Bus Driver in the implementation of OCDC and state requirements for transportation of children in the school bus by:
  • Working in collaboration with the Bus Driver to supervise children and to ensure that no child is left alone or unsupervised.
  • Following OCDC’s procedures to load and unload children safely from the school bus.
  • Assisting the Bus Driver to ensure the correct children enter and exit the bus and are released to the authorized person.
  • Ensuring that all children, parents, staff, and volunteers are seated and always buckled in appropriate car seats or seat belts.
  • Keeping children’s belongings safely secured and distributing children’s belongings to the appropriate person after children have been transported.
  • Maintaining the strict requirements of the vehicle capacity.
  • Assisting the Bus Driver in maintaining a clean bus.
  • Participating in the children’s education about transportation safety.
  • Completing required paperwork and documentation.
• Monitors behavior on the bus with particular attention to safety, the setting of behavioral limits, and appropriate educational activities by:
  • Assisting in the transition of the children into the center and the home.
  • Ensuring a pleasant and educational bus ride through singing, activities and talking with children.
  • Applying OCDC’s positive child behavioral philosophies to reduce conflicts or excessive noise.
  • Providing water or other methods of relief on hot days.
• Follows OCDC Medication Procedures including:
  • Ensuring that all medications are properly stored and transported.
  • Assisting the family in the completion of the required authorization forms in the event the medication is presented for the first time.
  • Ensuring proper forms are signed and dated with last dosage information daily.
• Facilitates and maintains good rapport and positive communication with parents, children, and staff by:
  • Ensuring the proper delivery of notes, messages, information, and/or notices between staff and families.
  • Assisting parents in understanding and relaying information.

Requirements

• No prior education or experience is required for this position.
• Within 6 months from date of hire, must meet Oregon’s Early Learning Divisions requirements for a Teacher Aide II (Pay Grade 1 on Pay Scale “C”: Bus Assistant - CE).
• Meets Oregon’s Early Learning Divisions requirements for an Infant Toddler or Preschool Teacher (Pay Grade 1 on Pay Scale “C”: Bus Assistant - CE).

Pay

The pay range for this position is $17.00 to $19.71 hourly. Placement within the range is determined by factors such as relevant experience, skills, certifications, and internal equity.

Benefits

OCDC offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well being, and work–life balance. Eligible employees (20+ hours/week) may receive:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Paid time off, sick leave, holidays, and paid leave programs
• Employer paid life and disability coverage, with voluntary options available
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness resources
• Optional benefits including pet insurance

At OCDC, employee well being is a priority and an essential part of supporting our mission and communities.