Bus Monitor - Amery, Wisconsin ($14.32/HR)

Employment with UMOS is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check, physical exam, approved SIDS & Shaken Baby Training, Fire Extinguisher Training, Infant/Child CPR and First Aid certification, and a TB test screening showing absence of Tuberculosis within 30 days of employment. Position is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily child health observation to determine child health status or injuries for children boarding the bus.
• Obtain and secure child medications for proper pickup and delivery utilizing safe handling procedures and documenting such activities appropriately.
• Ensure the safety and supervision of children during transportation, including securing children properly in appropriate child safety restraints, monitoring children to remain secured throughout transportation, securing “Red Bags,” and loading/unloading children from the bus following Transportation policies and procedures.
• Assist Bus Driver during emergencies and evacuation drills and ensure the vehicle is maintained in a sanitary condition.
• Implement, monitor, and comply with bus rules during transportation of children by providing educational activities as part of school readiness efforts and provide feedback to teaching staff regarding observed behaviors/development during bus activities.
• Act as a liaison between parents and center staff regarding center activities, child issues, and upcoming program events based on the PFCE Framework.
• Provide child engagement through activities such as singing, fingerplays, stories, and positive conversations based on the HSELOF.
• Ensure all children are properly released from the school bus to the parent, guardian, and/or designated person as documented in the child’s file.
• Provide short-term relief (breaks) to classroom staff while under the supervision of a qualified teacher in the classroom or playground (contingent upon prior training and qualifications).
• Provide interpretation services in the classroom, at home visits, and Parent/Teacher conferences as necessary.
• Assist in fulfilling staff/child ratios in classrooms, kitchen duties, or other areas of the center as assigned (contingent upon prior training and qualifications).
• Assist the Bus Driver/Janitor to clean and maintain the building and playground as needed.
• Transport and assist with supervision of children and parents during parent meetings, field trips, health clinic visits, and as assigned.
• Participate in trainings for serving children with disabilities or special needs (e.g., children with wheelchairs or special car seats, children with allergies) in accordance with the child’s IEP and/or IFSP.
• Assist in ongoing recruitment plan activities, including recruitment of children with disabilities.
• Provide support or T/TA to other locations (centers) with some travel requirements.
• Attend all staff meetings, trainings, and other program activities as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Be 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED (dependent on each state’s childcare licensing requirements).
• CDA credential preferred and/or must enroll in the CDA for classroom coverage.
• Ability to work irregular and flexible hours.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred (both oral and written).
• Have dependable transportation to and from work.

Work Environment, Physical, and Sensory Demands

• Occasional pushing, handling boxes, bending, reaching, and standing for long hours.
• Required to stand, walk, sit, and bend.
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 30 lbs.
• Occasionally required to drive to training sites and/or for other tasks.
• Frequently exposed to moderate temperature generally encountered in a controlled temperature environment.
• Occasionally exposed to moderate to high noise levels.
• Required to ride in a school bus.
• Occasionally exposed to bumpy travel conditions.

Tools & Equipment Used

• Phones and computer system.
• Fax/copy machine, laminator, calculator.
• First aid equipment and fire extinguisher.