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NY1496510 Center Aide/Bus Monitor needed with Fulmont Community Action Agency - Early Childhood Services at their Amsterdam location.
SUMMARY: Responsible for safety and well-being of the Head Start children while in the classroom.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
-Adhere to all Agency safety policies as well as any State, Federal or other applicable safety regulations.
-Follow all Fulmont, Head Start, and NYS Day Care Regulations, Policies and Procedures.
-Assist children during loading/unloading of the bus monitor safety during transport to and from Head Start Center.
-Accurately completed Bus Accountability Checklists.
-Monitor behavior of children on the bus and report concerning behavior directly to the Transportation Manager.
-Communicate information regarding bus route changes to the transportation Manager.
-Assist during the required bus evacuation drills.
-Remain with and child returned to the center on the bus until an authorized individual has picked up and signed the child if needed.
-View release forms and ensure children are released only to authorized individuals when departing from the Head Start center.
-Assist during field trips when required.
-Assist children with toilet time and changing the child's clothes.
-Complete change of status forms and other paperwork assigned, such as scheduling, bus routes, reports etc.
-When not on the bus, assist in the daily activities in the classroom, as assigned by the Transportation Manager or On Site supervisor during activities or to provide breaks/lunches for the teaching staff.
-Complete anecdotal records of children's progress in the classroom as needed.
Assist in the daily activities in the classroom, as assigned by the On-Site Supervisor during activities or to provide breaks/lunches for the teaching staff.
-Report any classroom concerns to the On-Site Supervisor..
-Assist in training new Bus Monitor/Center Aides and/or Substitutes on all aspects of the Bus Monitor/Center Aide position.
-Follow directives given by Head Start Management in the absence of the Transportation Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
-A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
-Previous work experience in a preschool setting and/or transportation preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: -First Aid/CPR Certification a plus.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS -Reliable transportation required.
Monday-Friday - day shift
WAGE: $15.75/hr.
Submit application and resume to:
Fulmont Early Childhood Services, Attn: Michael McDonald, Head Start, 208 Truax Road, Amsterdam, NY 12010 OR Email to: MMcDonald@fulmont.org
Contact info.: Michael McDonald 518-842-8225 ext. 110
AA/EOE