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School Bus Monitor

First Student
First Student Salary
New Lenox, IL Part Time
POSTED ON 6/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/4/2026

Now Hiring Monitor/Aide in New Lenox, IL

Sign-On Bonus: $500*

As a Part Time School Bus Monitor, you will play a vital role in your community and the lives of the students. You will assist the bus driver in providing an excellent and safe journey for students to and from school.

No experience as a School Bus Monitor is required! We will guide you with our industry-leading safety and training programs.

Why Join First Student as a Bus Monitor?

· Pay Details: Dependent on experience and qualifications

· Hourly Rate: $16.50 - $19.00 per hour

· Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurance or coverage options

· 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.

· Part-time, flexible schedule: Split shifts (AM/PM routes), weekdays only; No nights, weekends, holidays, or summers.

· Career Advancement Opportunities: Advance into operational, maintenance, management, and leadership roles in over 540 locations across the U.S. & Canada!

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and support services for personal and work-related issues.

· Community Impact: Be a trusted figure for students and families.

· Employee Discount Program: Discounts on various products and services.

Your day as a School Bus Monitor/Aide will include:

· Help students safely board and exit the bus

· Assist children with special needs during transport

· Ensure students remain seated and follow bus safety rules

· Communicate with the driver to maintain a safe, calm ride

· Provide care and encouragement to students each day

School Bus Monitor/Aide qualifications:

· At least 21 years of age

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

· Ability to work flexible split shifts (AM/PM).

· Physical ability to assist students and perform emergency procedures.

· CPR/First Aid certification preferred.

· Friendly, reliable, and patient working with children

· Team-oriented with a focus on safety

Apply today and become a valued part of the school community!

*Sign-on bonus conditions apply. See location for details.


First for a reason:

At First Student, we are a family of 60,000 employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.

In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf.

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