What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Start Bus Assistant position at Allegan County Resource Development Committee Inc?
Position Description
Position Title: Head Start Bus Assistant
Reports To: Education Supervisor / Director of Operations
Classification: Part Time / Part Year / Non-Exempt
Status: Hourly
Required Education and Experience: Previous experience working with young children desired. High School Diploma or GED required; Child Development Associates Credential, awarded by the Council of Professional Development preferred. Must pass pre-employment TB test. Be certified in Child and Adult CPR and Basic First Aid. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Summary/Objective: The Head Start Bus/Classroom Assistant completes the listed tasks. All tasks are considered essential except those identified as non-essential.
Essential Functions:
- Rides the bus to/from Centers. Assists children getting on and off bus when necessary.
- Ensures children are secured in appropriate child safety restraints while on the bus.
- Engages the children in songs, finger-plays, stories, conversations, etc.
- While on the bus to encourage the development of literacy and language skills.
- Assists bus driver in conducting an emergency bus evacuation drill monthly.
- Assists bus driver in conducting pre- and post-trip inspection of the passenger compartment. Prepares and serves breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily, cleaning up as needed after meal service.
- Ensures sanitation procedures are always followed when preparing and serving food and during clean-up.
- Assists teacher with classroom activities as requested.
- Respects and promotes the unique identity of each child and family, and refrains from stereotyping based on gender, race, ethnicity, culture, religion, or disability.
- Always maintains confidentiality regarding job-related information about children, families, and staff members.
- Attends all scheduled staff meetings for position held.
- Ensures compliance with all Local, State, and Federal regulations.
- Completes documentation as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and/or Early Education Services Director.
Salary : $14 - $15