Dual Position: Bus Aide and PT Caregiver

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $15.45 To $20.09 Hourly

Certificate Number: C05MA
0109 / Job Order:  / 1 Position (On-Site)

Redlands Christian Migrant Association (RCMA) is a nationally recognized non-profit leader in childcare and early education. RCMA operates more than 53 centers and 3 charter schools, with a staff of 1,400 employees, in 18 Florida counties. We have grown over the years through our policy of hiring from the communities served, forging a strong bond between parents and RCMA caregivers, teachers, and staff.

Would you rather have a fulfilling career than just a “job”? At RCMA, we feel lucky to work in fulfilling roles every day. Like one big family, we work hand in hand with families who need allies on their journey toward big dreams. Through empathy and compassion, we help cultivate a sense of dignity and pride in these valuable members of society and provide them with resources for growth.

If this sounds like a family you’d like to become a member of, we’d love to hear from you!

To escort children to and from the bus or vehicle and manage their behavior during the ride.

include the following; however, other duties may be assigned.

• Ensuring the safety and well-being of all children is the top priority at all times.
• Keeps children safe, comfortable, and engaged through songs, games, or other appropriate activities while being transported.
• Evaluates whether a student appears too ill to attend school at the time the student boards the bus or vehicle. If necessary, return the student to their parents, guardian, or authorized individuals and do not accept them for transport. Refer to the RCMA Health Book for guidance.

• Rides with the children on the bus or vehicle during transport from home to center, and center to home.
• Adheres to all safety protocols, including:
• Ensuring no child is left unattended on the bus or vehicle at any time.
• Executing emergency evacuation procedures of the bus or vehicle.
• Following proper procedures for releasing and receiving children from parents, guardians, or assigned individuals, in compliance with Chapter S.1302.47(b)(4) and the Bus Aide Safety Procedure Training.
• Adhering to the Transportation Final Rule for existing drivers and monitors, as referenced in 45 CFR §1310.17 of the Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS).
• If the assigned driver is unable to drive a bus or vehicle that requires to have a CDL, the Bus Aide must contact the center immediately and remain with the children until a qualified driver arrives.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty element satisfactorily while exercising independent judgment and discretion under the general supervision of the Center Coordinator and Bus Driver while transporting children. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The individual must meet age, medical, moral character, and any other requirements as defined by Florida Statutes.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Learn to support a warm, secure, affectionate, social-emotional climate for young children. (
  
  Note:
  
  Lifting and holding children is necessary.)
• Learn to follow daily schedules and plans that support the physical, social, and…