School Bus Attendant job description

About the job

We are looking for a school bus attendant to ride with pupils to and from school, make sure they get on and off safely and hand them over to the school or their parents.

Duties and responsibilities

• Greet pupils as they board and see they are seated with seat belts fastened
• Take attendance on every trip and check it against the list
• Keep order and calm on the bus
• Help younger pupils and pupils with disabilities get on and off
• Hand pupils over only to their parents or authorized people
• Check no pupil is left on the bus after every trip
• Tell the school and parents at once about any delay, incident or absence
• Work with the driver on safety and emergency procedures

Working conditions

• Early morning starts and return trips after the school day
• Long periods on the bus in summer heat and traffic

Requirements

• Basic education certificate or secondary school certificate
• 3 to 6 years of experience in working with children

The years of experience follow the level you choose when posting.

Skills

• Child safety
• First aid
• Emergency procedures
• Working with children
• Attendance records
• Alertness and responsibility
• Communication with parents

Preferred

• A first aid certificate
• Good knowledge of the city's neighbourhoods and roads