School Bus Monitor

Join Our Team at Ontario Bus – Make a Positive Impact in Your Community At Ontario Bus, we are dedicated to providing safe transportation for students and fostering a supportive environment. We are seeking compassionate individuals to join our team as School Bus Monitors. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children while enjoying a fulfilling role with a strong work-life balance.

Why Join Ontario Bus? Streamlined Hiring: Fast and efficient application and interview process. Work-Life Balance: Regular hours with weekends and evenings off, allowing time for family and personal commitments. Attendance Bonus: Earn an additional $50 per month for perfect attendance. Community Contribution: Play an essential role in ensuring the safety and well-being of students as they travel to and from school.

Position Overview

As a School Bus Monitor, you will work in tandem with the bus driver to ensure the safety of students during school routes, field trips, and other school-related activities.

Your responsibilities

will include managing student behavior, assisting with boarding and disembarking, and enforcing safety protocols.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure Student Safety: Monitor students’ behavior and maintain a secure environment on the bus at all times. Assist with Boarding and Disembarking: Safely assist students on and off the bus, ensuring they are only handed off to authorized individuals. Support the Bus Driver: Help the driver maintain focus on the road by managing student interactions and behavior.

Enforce Safety Procedures: Ensure students are securely seated, using appropriate restraints as required. Provide Customer Service: Address passengers’ questions and concerns in a courteous and professional manner. Seat Assignments: Ensure efficient seating arrangements to maximize safety and comfort. Perform Safety Checks: Conduct routine checks of the bus before each departure to ensure proper function.

Emergency Preparedness: Be prepared to respond swiftly in emergency situations, including assisting with evacuations and following safety protocols. Physical Requirements: Open and close bus doors with a minimum force of 30 pounds. Safely climb and descend bus steps, with a maximum step height of 17.5 inches. Respond efficiently to emergencies, including evacuating individuals and operating emergency controls.

Capable of carrying or dragging a 125-pound individual a minimum of 30 feet within 30 seconds.

Qualifications

Must be 21 years of age or older. Pass a 12-panel drug screen, including marijuana, and a federal fingerprint background check. Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with students, parents, and staff. Ability to meet physical demands of the role.

Compensation

& Benefits: Pay: $16.50 per hour Benefits: Health insurance, Paid time off Schedule: Monday to Friday, Day Shift Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Location: 1330 Lexington Ave, Rochester, NY 14606 If you are ready to contribute to the safety and well-being of students in your community, we encourage you to apply today and join our team at Ontario Bus.

Together, we can make a lasting difference in the lives of children we serve. Apply Now! Note: Applicants must be able to relocate to Rochester, NY before starting employment.