Teacher Aide (2 )

Summary:

***This position is located in Crescent City, CA for Elk Valley Head Start Center ABOUT US The California Rural Indian Health Board, Inc. (CRIHB) is committed to the needs and interests that elevate and promote the health status and social conditions of the Indian people of California. CRIHB does this by providing advocacy, shared resources, training, and technical assistance that enhances the delivery of quality comprehensive health-related services.

**The position is located in Crescent City, California and the Elk Valley Rancheria Head Start Center** Position Summary: Under the general supervision of the Bus Driver, the Bus Monitor position will emphasize school bus safety. The Bus Monitor is responsible with helping seat children and supervises behavior on the bus. The Bus Monitor will assist in providing safe and punctual transportation to and from classroom site. Observe and monitor behavior of children, interact with parents and staff to promote the well-being of children. This is not a permanent position and will be advertised yearly. Will provide support in the classroom as an aide during the school day.

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Duties:

Essential Functions: To instruct children and parents on school bus safety and rules. Assist the Bus Driver with the seating of the children and to have seat belts buckled. Monitor the children's conduct while on the bus. Assist with field trip supervision of the children. Provide positive structure and safety on the school bus for all students. Must be available to attend training workshops on behavior problems and positive discipline techniques. Must maintain confidential information and use practices that protect confidentiality regarding the Head Start children and program matters. Must be willing and available to attend and participate in pre-service and in-service activities. Regular and predictable attendance. Assist children in boarding and exiting the bus. Assist driver in completion of daily sign on & off sheets, accounting by name all children getting on and off the bus. Ensure that all children are secured in weight/height appropriate seatbelts or restraints and that while seated all adults use available seatbelts. Visually observe the health of each child on the bus. Ensure that any behavioral issues do not compromise the safety of any child on the bus or the ability of the bus driver to safely operate the vehicle. Use age appropriate communication skills with children on bus. Collaborate with the bus driver to ensure that each child is delivered to the care of a responsible adult (authorized list) upon leaving bus. Ensure that the responsible adult (authorized list) signs for the child upon leaving the bus. Ensure that no child is ever left unattended while on the bus, following all procedures put in place to prevent a child being left behind. Assist the bus driver with any emergency situations following all rules and regulations as they pertain to school bus safety and child health. Fill out accident/incident reports as appropriate. Assist driver with keeping inside of vehicle picked up. Responsible to do walkthrough of bus (looking for children and or items left behind) prior to being dropped off Assist driver with evacuation drills. Assist with paperwork flow between homes and sites. Assist in the classroom during the school day. Maintain positive communications with parents, drivers and site staff, relaying information to appropriate parties as needed. Duties as assigned See Position Description for additional duties

Qualifications:

Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED Experience (typically one year) working with groups of preschoolers (ages 3-5); knowledge of age appropriate behaviors and safety practices a plus. Knowledge of safety practices as they relate to pre-school children. Good oral and written communication skills. Current physical exam, tuberculosis test clearance, and criminal background fingerprint clearance. Current CPR/First Aid Certification

Work Type:

Permanent, Full

Who May Apply?

All Groups of Qualified Individuals

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