School Bus Monitor

First for a reason

First Student is the largest school transportation provider in North America with more than a century of experience providing safe and reliable transportation. We work with 1,250 school districts in 39 states and 8 Canadian provinces carrying approximately five million students in 21,000 schools daily.

Now Hiring Monitor/Aide

At First Student, our Monitors/Aides are a constant reflection of our company's commitment to safety and customer service. The Monitor/Aide is responsible for providing operational oversight, day-to-day management, and assists drivers in safe operation of routes.

At First Student, we are proud to offer:

• Tremendous Career Advancement Opportunities due to a strong presence across North America

• Positive and rewarding work environment

Monitor/Aide Responsibilities:

• Knows the route and remains alert to monitor the welfare of passengers while in route

• Communicates behavior problems and conditions of various stops with the driver

• Assists in pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the bus

• Assists students in the loading and unloading process

• Cooperates and communicates with school personnel, students, and parents

• Attends all safety and training meetings

• Conducts emergency evacuation from the bus, including use of exiting by emergency door

• Opens and closes service doors and moves up and down steps multiple times daily

• Cleans the inside of the bus

• Assists driver when necessary to safely direct the vehicle backwards

Monitor/Aide Required Experience and Skills:

• Good verbal communication skills

• Attention to detail

• Early morning availability

• Judgement/problem solving skills

• Ability to manage high degrees of stress