School Bus Monitor

First for a reason:

At First Student, we are 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 include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.

Now Hiring School Bus Monitors – Carol Stream, IL

Join First Student as a School Bus Monitor and help ensure the safety and comfort of the students we serve every day. In this part-time role, you’ll support the driver, assist students during pickup and drop-off, and help maintain a positive and secure environment on the bus.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist the driver with the safe operation of the route
• Help students load and unload safely, including those who need extra assistance
• Maintain order and monitor student behavior during transport
• Communicate with the driver, school staff, and parents about student needs or route issues
• Perform child checks, assist with pre-trip and post-trip inspections using Zonar technology
• Help with bus cleaning and safety checks
• Attend required safety and training meetings

What We Offer:

• $19.34 per hour starting wage
• Part-time hours, typically mornings and afternoons with a mid-day break
• No nights or weekends required
• Paid training and ongoing safety instruction
• Opportunities for advancement within North America’s largest school transportation company
• A rewarding role making a difference in your community

You’ll Be a Great Fit If You:

• Enjoy working with children and being part of a team
• Have strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Can work early morning and afternoon hours
• Are committed to safety and professionalism

Physical activity is part of the job — you’ll move in and out of the bus, help students with mobility devices, and assist in emergency drills.

Apply today to become a School Bus Monitor with First Student in Carol Stream, IL and help us keep your community’s students safe every day.

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In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore 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. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf.