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Bus Aide

Reach Dane
Madison, WI Part Time
POSTED ON 6/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/2/2026
BUS AIDE

Ensure Safe Journeys. Support Young Riders. Start Every Day Right.

QUICK FACTS

Location: South Madison - 3201 Latham Drive, Madison, WI

Pay: $16.21/hour

Schedule: Tuesday - Friday: 6:45 am - 8:45 am and/or 2:45 pm - 4:45 pm

  • Part Year includes built-in summer break, 2 weeks winter break, and spring break

What We Offer

Work-Life Benefits

  • Flexible part-time schedule
  • School calendar with seasonal breaks
  • Entry-level opportunity with professional development support
  • Meaningful role ensuring children's safety and positive transportation experience

Professional Growth

  • Intro to Childcare training provided
  • Pediatric CPR certification pathway (within 6 months)
  • Bus aide training and professional development opportunities
  • Career entry point into early childhood field

Qualifications You'll Need

  • Age: Minimum 18 years old
  • Education: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Training: Complete Intro to Childcare within 6 months of hire; Pediatric CPR within 6 months
  • Physical Requirements: Dexterity, coordination, mobility, visual acuity to lift and/or restrain children of varying sizes
  • Professional Competencies: Cultural sensitivity, ability to address needs of children with disabilities
  • Experience: Working with low-income, multicultural families
  • Knowledge: Basic first aid
  • Language: Bilingual in Spanish and/or Hmong desired

What You'll Do

As a Bus Aide, you'll ensure safe transportation by:

  • Assisting with daily pick-up and delivery of children on bus routes
  • Providing developmentally appropriate transportation experiences for young children
  • Ensuring all children are safe during boarding, riding, and exiting
  • Maintaining clean and sanitary bus interior environment
  • Supporting children with disabilities during transportation
  • Building positive relationships with children and families
  • Participating in required training and professional development

Who We Are

At Reach Dane, we're reimagining early childhood education as a powerful tool for social transformation. Our commitment to equity and inclusion includes:

  • Ensuring safe, reliable transportation removes barriers to education access
  • Recognizing every team member's role in children's positive daily experiences
  • Supporting diverse families through culturally responsive practices
  • Providing entry points into meaningful early childhood careers

JOIN OUR MISSION

Make a difference in children's lives by providing safe, caring transportation support while gaining valuable experience in the early childhood field with flexible hours that fit your schedule.

Reach Dane is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive workplace. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and interview process. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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