Classroom Aide/Bus - Toppenish

About the role

The primary responsibility is to assist the bus driver in providing bus transportation services to children. The role involves escorting children to and from the vehicle, maintaining constant watch over them, and ensuring their safety.

Responsibilities

• Escorts to and from the vehicle and maintains a constant watch over the children entrusted in his/her care and is aware of their location at all times.
• Aid teachers with supervision of children.
• Assist kitchen staff with preparing food items.
• Assist teachers with laundry duties.
• Rotate as necessary to provide staff with breaks.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED certificate.
• Knowledge and understanding of child development.
• Experience in bus and safety risk management.
• Experience in policy and procedure processes.
• Experience in working in group settings.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Understanding of the interrelationships between services and systems.
• Ability to learn new tasks quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Accurate data documentation and recordkeeping skills.

Qualifications

• English/Spanish bi-lingual fluency preferred.
• Willingness to develop instructional skills in the field of child development.

Skills

• Patience towards working with young children.
• Ability to communicate in English and/or Spanish.
• Flexibility to work different schedules, including split shifts and various bus routes.
• Knowledgeable of a personal computer, including Microsoft Office.

Benefits

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