School Bus Monitor
About the role
As a Part Time School Bus Monitor, you will play a vital role in your community and the lives of the students. You will assist the bus driver in providing an excellent and safe journey for students to and from school. No experience as a School Bus Monitor is required! We will guide you with our industry-leading safety and training programs.
Benefits
- Hourly rate: $17.00 – $18.00 per hour (dependent on experience and qualifications)
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Part-time, flexible schedule: split shifts (AM/PM routes), weekdays only; no nights, weekends, holidays, or summers
- Career advancement opportunities across 540+ locations in the U.S. and Canada
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): counseling and support services for personal and work-related issues
- Community impact: be a trusted figure for students and families
- Employee discount program on various products and services
Responsibilities
- Help students safely board and exit the bus
- Assist children with special needs during transport
- Ensure students remain seated and follow bus safety rules
- Communicate with the driver to maintain a safe, calm ride
- Provide care and encouragement to students each day
Requirements
- At least 21 years of age
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work flexible split shifts (AM/PM)
- Physical ability to assist students and perform emergency procedures
- CPR/First Aid certification preferred
- Friendly, reliable, and patient working with children
- Team-oriented with a focus on safety
Language Requirement
This role requires English proficiency. Federal, state, and local requirements, including U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, require training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications be conducted in English.
About First Student
At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their