Bus Monitor

Bloom Academy Bus Monitors

The Bus Monitors will ensure Bloom Academy's core values are exemplified by scholars who utilize transportation services at Bloom Academy by ensuring a safe, joyful, and smooth operational experience for scholars to and from school.

This position is a split day shift to ride both the morning and the afternoon bus routes Monday - Friday on every school day, meaning the hours are 5 : 30am - 7 : 30am, and then again 2 : 45pm - 4 : 45pm approximately.

The pay rate is daily of $100.

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE BELIEVE

We are a new and independent school seeking to add deeply mission aligned, smart, hardworking, and emotionally intelligent people to our staff.

We opened August 2019 with a cohort of kindergarten and first graders and will serve scholars in grades K-5 the 23-24 school year.

At Bloom Academy we provide a safe, joyful, inclusive, and challenging learning environment for all students. We exist to change the narrative about what children from low-income neighborhoods are capable of achieving both academic and personally.

We exist to change the narrative about what Black and Brown children are capable of achieving both academically and personally.

We are unapologetic about our philosophy. All applicants must share this mindset, regardless of their position or title - no exceptions.

Key Responsibilities

Knows the route and remains alert to monitor the welfare of passengers while in route

Active monitors students during the bus route to prevent behavior problems with scholars to ensure safety, and addresses behavior issues that may arise

Communicates behavior problems and conditions of various stops with the driver

Assists in pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the bus

Assists students in the loading and unloading process

Cooperates and communicates with school personnel, students, and parents

Attends all safety and training meetings

Conducts emergency evacuation from the bus, including use of exiting by emergency door

Opens and closes service doors and moves up and down steps multiple times daily

Cleans the inside of the bus

Assists driver when necessary to safely direct the vehicle backwards

Required Qualifications

A high school diploma or GED

A successful background check in compliance with state law.

Good verbal communication skills

Early morning availability and Afternoon availability

Judgement / problem solving skills

Ability to manage high degrees of stress

Prior experience working with children is preferred

Disclaimer : This job description provides the general nature and level of work to be performed by individuals hired for this position.

This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. Bloom Academy Charter School reserves the right to change any or all content of this job description based on the school's needs.

If applicable, the incumbent will be notified of any changes before they take effect.

Bloom as you are.

Bloom Academy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment for all adults and children who enter our doors.

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