What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Monitor position at Flowers Early Learning?
Flowers Early Learning is a highquality preschool located in Niles Michigan and is currently looking for Bus Monitor serving classrooms with children ages 35 .
Flowers Early Learning formally known as TriCounty Head Start was selected as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation in 2024 and one of the Moody Market Best Places to Work in Southwest Michigan in 2021 for their commitment to employee engagement feedback and wellness.
Our Mission : To build a future where children families and communities thrive.
About Us : Our impact lasts a lifetime. Flowers Early Learning formally known as TriCounty Head Start employees promote social emotional and physical health in our community by providing highquality education health services and more for the families who need us most in Berrien Cass and Van Buren counties.
Benefits : We offer medical dental vision & life insurance 401(k) with employer contribution and assistance in furthering your education.
Other benefits include paid time off paid vacation time paid parental leave paid holidays and breaks paid weather days Tuition Reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program. Our wellness committee is dedicated in providing resources that enhance your life outside of work.
Position Summary : The Bus Monitor assures compliance with Head Start policies and procedures Performance Standards Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers. Assists the Driver in providing safe transportation for authorized passengers. Reports to the assigned bus prior to the route rides the bus during the route completes route paperwork assures children are buckled in correctly and safely attends to passenger behavior and assists in ensuring a positive social climate.
Job Type : FullTime Program Year NonExempt
Expected Schedule : Split Shift start 6 : 45a10 : 15am off 10 : 15a12 : 15p and continue12 : 15p4 : 45p
Rate of Pay : HS / GED : $15.50 / hr CDL Credential : $15.93 / hrAA or Higher : $17.08 / hr
Education Requirement : High School Diploma / GED or Head Start parent with 1 year experience working with young children. Desired CDL with passenger and s endorsement or willing to obtain CDL with passenger and s endorsement within 3 years of hire and reimbursed upon completion.
Other Selection Criteria : All candidates must be over the age of 18yearsold for licensingmust complete a preemployment drug screen physical examination and comprehensive fingerprinted criminal background check and possess a valid drivers license and / or reliable transportation.
Equal Opportunity Policy : Flowers Early Learning is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against any employee volunteer or applicant regarding race sex (including pregnancy) age color sexual orientation gender identity / expression national origin religion height weight marital status genetic status and / or genetic information veteran status physical or mental disability and / or handicap as defined by State and Federal law.
Key Skills
Load & Unload,School Bus Driving,Employee Evaluation,Communication skills,Interviewing,Paratransit,Van Driver,Bus Driving,Commercial Driving,Driving,Human Resources,Motor Coach Experience
Employment Type : Full Time
Vacancy : 1
Salary : $16 - $17
