Bus Monitor - Child Care

Bus Driver

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.
• 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:

• 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.

The YMCA Southcoast is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, protected genetic information, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran's status.

Compensation: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour