**First for a reason** First Student is the largest school transportation provider in North America with more than a century of experience providing safe and reliable transportation. We work with 1,250 school districts in 39 states and 8 Canadian provinces carrying approximately five million students in 21,000 schools daily. **Now Hiring Monitor/Aide** At First Student, our Monitors/Aides are a constant reflection of our company’s commitment to safety and customer service. The Monitor/Aide is responsible for providing operational oversight, day-to-day management, and assists drivers in safe operation of routes. **At First Student, we are proud to offer:** + Tremendous Career Advancement Opportunities due to a strong presence across North America + Positive and rewarding work environment **Monitor/Aide Responsibilities:** + Knows the route and remains alert to monitor the welfare of passengers while in route + Communicates behavior problems and conditions of various stops with the driver + Assists in pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the bus + Assists students in the loading and unloading process + Cooperates and communicates with school personnel, students, and parents + Attends all safety and training meetings + Conducts emergency evacuation from the bus, including use of exiting by emergency door + Opens and closes service doors and moves up and down steps multiple times daily + Cleans the inside of the bus + Assists driver when necessary to safely direct the vehicle backwards **Monitor/Aide Required Experience and Skills:** + Good verbal communication skills + Attention to detail + Early morning availability + Judgement/problem solving skills + Ability to manage high degrees of stress