School Bus Monitor

Role Overview

As a Part Time School Bus Monitor, you will play a vital role in your community and the lives of the students. You will assist the bus driver in providing an excellent and safe journey for students to and from school. No experience as a School Bus Monitor is required! We will guide you with our industry‑leading safety and training programs.

Hourly Rate: $17.25 per hour (dependent on experience and qualifications). Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurance or coverage options. 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with counseling and support services. Employee Discount Program with discounts on various products and services.

Part‑time, flexible schedule:
Split shifts (AM/PM routes), weekdays only. No nights, weekends, holidays, or summers.

• Help students safely board and exit the bus.
• Assist children with special needs during transport.
• Ensure students remain seated and follow bus safety rules.
• Communicate with the driver to maintain a safe, calm ride.
• Provide care and encouragement to students each day.

• At least 21 years of age.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work flexible split shifts (AM/PM).
• Physical ability to assist students and perform emergency procedures.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred.
• Friendly, reliable, and patient working with children.
• Team‑oriented with a focus on safety.

First Student is a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day. Our family of brands includes Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. All positions are subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

First is also committed to providing a drug‑free workplace.