Preschool Bus Aide - Hale

::: {title=""} ::: {contenteditable="false"} The Early Childhood Aide position assists in the delivery of pre-school programs by communicating concerns to the supervising teacher and performing a variety of assigned duties. Based on the activities assigned, employees may work with children in the classroom, may prepare and serve food, may ride the bus assuring safety procedures are followed, and may be responsible for the general cleaning of classrooms and rest rooms. Job Specific Duties: - Accompany the bus driver on all regularly scheduled bus runs, acting as second adult on vehicle; - Identify all children riding the bus by name; assuring children are only released to persons listed on the emergency card; - Be familiar with bus route to assist driver as necessary; - Record amount of time children spend on the bus ride; - Maintain attendance of bus riders and record when they enter and exit the bus; - Use positive methods of behavior management to maintain order on the bus; - Maintain the safety of the vehicle occupants at all times; - Make certain children are secure in child safety restraints; - Assist children from home/school into bus and from bus to home/school; - Make certain parent or guardian is home before leaving child; using a hand-to-hand exchange at the bus; - Assist children under age of 6 into and out of vehicle; - Assist bus driver or conduct walk through bus after each run to assure all children have exited the bus; - Ensure that no child is ever left unattended on the bus; - Maintain current First Aid and CPR Certification. ::: ::: Requirements ::: {title=""} ::: {contenteditable="false"} What We'll Love About You: - High school diploma or GED and 1 year experience in caring for young children preferred. - Have or ability to acquire and maintain current First Aid and CPR Certification. ::: ::: Summary ::: {title=""} ::: {contenteditable="false"} What You'll Love About Us: - To help prepare you for the future: 401(k) retirement plan. - For Work/Life balance: 16 hours of personal time paid each year and sick time accrual. - Student Loans: Employment with NEMCSA may qualify you for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.{rel="nofollow"} ::: :::