Bus Aide

Southfield, MI

Crescent Academy is seeking a flexible, supportive, friendly part time Bus Aide!

Crescent Academy is a school district that serves over 500 students in grade level PreK-11th.

Crescent Academy believes in the whole child approach which means that academy staff assists students and their families in bettering their outcomes by creating a college bound culture that expects and teaches strong character, academic achievement, and civic engagement. Students from all cultural backgrounds and all walks of life attend Crescent Academy.

Summary:

We are seeking a reliable Bus Aide to assist the bus driver in ensuring the safety and well-being of students during transportation. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to providing a positive and supportive environment for individuals, while also maintaining order and safety on the bus.

Responsibilities:

Essential Duties:

  • Assist in providing safe transportation for assigned students

  • Plan and execute routine bus maintenance

  • Assist in planning and implementing bus evacuation drills and safety protocols

  • Regular and predictable attendance

  • Monitor students to prevent bullying, inappropriate behavior, and other safety concerns during transit.

  • Help maintain a clean and orderly bus interior

  • Report any issues, incidents, or concerns to the bus driver promptly and maintain a written log if necessary.

  • Support the bus driver in completing necessary paperwork related to student conduct, accidents, or emergencies.

  • Foster a positive and encouraging atmosphere for all students during transit.

Cognitive Demands:

  • Be able to supervise and account for multiple students at once

  • Recall and communicate important safety information and protocols

  • Inspect the bus safety features and maintain emergency evacuation procedures

  • Plan and execute routine bus maintenance

  • Have sound reasoning ability

  • Effective oral and written communication

Physical Demands:

  • Assist students on and off the bus as needed

  • Occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25lbs

  • Stand and walk frequently

  • Walk up and down stairs

  • Sit on a bus for long periods of time

  • Withstand all demands presented by outside weather conditions at any time of year

  • Withstand a moderate to loud noise level

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred

  • Previous experience working with children, especially in a school environment, is a plus.

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Patience and the ability to manage disruptive behavior in a calm manner.

  • Knowledge of safety procedures related to school transportation.

  • Ability to work flexible hours in accordance with the school schedule.

To learn more about Crescent Academy, please visit our website at http://www.crescentacademycharterschool.com/

CS Partners/Partner Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information,  military or veteran status, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, height, weight, or any other protected status under federal, state or local laws.