YMCA Southcoast
Bus Monitor - Child Care
Part Time • Fall River
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 in between those hours. All applicants must be available by 2:30pm to be considered.
Essential Functions:
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 in between those hours. All applicants must be available by 2:30pm to be considered.
Essential Functions:
- 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
YMCA Competencies:
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.
Qualifications:
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.
Qualifications:
- 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.
Physical Demands:
- 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.
Compensation: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour
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