Part-Time School Bus Monitor

Buckingham Browne Nichols School

Watertown, MA, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Job Description

Reports To: Associate Director of Transportation

Start Date: October 2026

About Buckingham Browne & Nichols:

Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Buckingham Browne & Nichols is a day school that engages students in grades Pre-K through 12 in a rich and invigorating educational experience of the highest quality. The school excels at helping students discover their unique talents and passions and develop those strengths to the fullest. The curriculum is challenging, forward-thinking, innovative, and flexible, designed to help qualified students, from a range of backgrounds and with a wide spectrum of talents and interests, reach new levels of accomplishment. Co-curricular opportunities in athletics, the arts, community service, and other areas add important dimensions to students’ learning. Students learn on three age and developmentally-appropriate campuses. At every grade, BB&N takes full advantage of the range of opportunities its locations afford.

BB&N is committed to becoming an anti-racist institution. This commitment is integral to the mission and vision of the School. BB&N is an academically excellent, diverse, and inclusive community where students develop into lifelong learners who lead with kindness, curiosity, and integrity. We prepare students to be responsible and open-minded as they engage with the world around them. Our school is guided by the core values of:

Inquiry, in which we promote curiosity and critical thinking to inspire a lifelong love of learning.
Integrity, in which we strive to be honest, conscientious, and accountable in our actions, even when no one is watching.
Belonging, in which we foster a culture of respect, well-being, and connection that values all individuals and empowers them to discover and be their authentic selves.
Kindness, in which we strengthen our communities by recognizing our common humanity and treating ourselves and others with respect and compassion.

The vibrancy and vitality we feel in the classrooms, hallways, stages, and playing fields of BB&N derive from the people who are here. At its root are the varied interests and experiences, the different backgrounds, cultures, religions, views, and perspectives that our students and faculty bring to their classes and families bring to myriad activities. Each of us adds to the richness of another’s experience. Working and playing together teaches us lifelong lessons about appreciating, knowing, understanding, and learning from each other.

Summary Description:

The Transportation team at BB&N is seeking a reliable and responsible part-time School Bus Monitor to begin in October 2026. Responsibilities include maintaining discipline while the bus is in operation and assisting students in loading, unloading, and seating arrangements as required. The Bus Monitor will also ensure that students depart at the correct stop and are released to the proper guardians.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

The Bus Monitor will also:

Assist students while the bus is in operation, including all aspects of safe transport.
Document student information and attendance.
Communicate medical and/or behavioral issues to the BB&N Associate Director of Transportation as necessary.
Document any concerns and/or student behavior before and at the end of the shift.
Knowledge of Emergency Evacuation procedures.
Other Responsibilities as assigned.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements, Skills, and Competencies:

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following:

Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
CPR Certification to be completed within 6 months of employment.
Personal or professional experience with basic childcare;
Ability to communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and parents; and
Good organizational skills.
Technology skills necessary to use BB&N computer systems, including but not limited to Google Suite and ADP Time and Attendance programs.

Salary: $25.00

BB&N offers competitive salaries and benefits, employing equitable and consistent compensation practices. The starting salary for any hired candidate is based on experience within salary bands.

Compensation for eligible full-time and part-time employees includes a 403(b) plan with up to a 10% match of salary and other competitive benefits offerings. Benefits offered to eligible employees include health & dental insurance; commuter benefits; long-term disability insurance; and more.

To Apply:

Please visit the Careers at BB&N page to complete your online application. Please upload your Cover Letter, Resume, and Reference List. Successful candidates submit complete applications, inclusive of all requested materials, and respond to all posting questions completely and thoughtfully.

Buckingham Browne & Nichols School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any non-job-related physical or mental disability. We welcome candidates who will increase our diversity; we encourage candidates of color and all diverse candidates to apply.