Bus Monitor - Child Care

Overview

Job Title:

Bus Driver | Job Family:
Child Care

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Child Care Director, supervise a designated group of children while in transport from schools to the YMCA site. Program hours are 1pm-6pm and shifts vary within those hours. All applicants must be available by 2:30pm to be considered.

• Provide appropriate bus activities in accordance with established Child Care Services regulations.
• Promote and enforce established vehicle rules and procedures to insure passenger safety.
• Act as the Y liaison with school personnel when gathering children at the schools.
• Provide open communication with children, the school and the program, to assure highest standards of care are being met.
• Participate in transportation training and certification annually.
• Participate in maintenance of cleanliness and safety of the vehicles.
• Provide activities in accordance with established Child Care Services regulations.
• Establish and promote an environment to allow child growth physically, emotionally, socially.
• Model the Y’s healthy eating standards by consuming HEPA compliant foods and beverages during meal and snack times; and avoiding consumption of food and beverages during other program times.
• Model the Y’s active living standards by engaging in games and physical activities with youth.
• Make observations and assess information for inclusion in child evaluations.
• Provide open communication with parents and children to assure highest standards of care are being met.
• Participate in program planning, monitoring of participation, and evaluation of expected results.
• Participate in developing, promoting, and enforcing of established ground rules.
• Participate in maintenance of cleanliness and safety of the physical environment.
• Age: 16 minimum, 18+ preferred

• Must pass a BRC from MA Early Education and Care and complete all EEC requirements.
• Current knowledge of state and YMCA standards and regulations specific to early education and child care.
• Ability to effectively interact with school personnel and children on a range of issues.
• Demonstrated skill in developing and managing a large group of children.
• Demonstrated ability to make mature judgments in difficult situations.

• The physical demands of this position are limited and, as such, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with physical disabilities to perform essential functions of this position.

• Mission and Community Oriented: Accepts and demonstrates YMCA values. Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill a community need. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them.
• People Oriented: Seeks first to understand the other’s point of view; remains calm in challenging situations. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative in developing others.
• Results Oriented: Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high value experience for members. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Makes sound judgments and transfers learning from one situation to another. Establishes goals, clarifies work, and participates in meetings.
• Personal Development Oriented: Accurately assess personal feelings, strengths and limitations, and how they impact relationships. Pursues self-development that enhance job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change; seeks opportunities in the change process.