Bus Attendant (2025-2026)
Classical Charter Schools
Apply to this job Bronx, NY on site Until 8/23/2026 First posted April 23, 2026 Last posted June 17, 2026
Job description
Position Reports to: Operations Manager
Start Date: 2025-2026 School Year
Hours: 6:00am-8:00am and 4:00pm-6:00pm
Compensation: $22/hour
About Us:
As one of the highest performing charter networks in New York City, Classical Charter Schools is having a meaningful impact on education in the South Bronx. Recognized as five-time National Blue Ribbon Award-Winning network, Classical Charter Schools outperforms 97% of New York charters by providing a transformative education through a classical curriculum focused on art, music, Latin, debate and character education.
We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. All employees and applicants will be treated in all respects on basis of merit and qualifications without regards to their race, color, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, gender, veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by law. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds to apply. At Classical, we provide comprehensive health benefits, competitive salaries, and opportunities for growth.
Position Summary
- Classical Charter Schools Bus Attendants protect and supervise our scholars to and from their homes.
- Most importantly, Bus Attendants manage behavior to ensure all scholars are safe.
- It is the Bus Attendant’s responsibility to establish behavior on the bus that matches what is expected in classrooms.
- Bus Attendants work approximately 4 hours per day, in two 2-hour shifts. Hours vary by bus route, but Bus Attendants must be available approximately between the hours of 6:00am-8:00am and 4:00pm-6:00pm.
Daily expectations include:
- Supervising scholars while on the bus, strictly enforcing behavioral expectations
- Seating scholars based on their behavior and bus stop order
- Transitioning scholars in organized lines between the school building and the bus
- Calling the school after the last scholar is dropped off, so that staff are able to leave
- Calling the school if a parent is not at the bus stop to coordinate a pickup time
Qualifications
- 21 years old and older
- High School Diploma
- Any kind of experience working with children
Successful Candidates
- Certification through the Office of Pupil Transportation (OPT) preferred
- If not already certified at the time of hire, Bus Attendants may apply for certification, which involves several examinations, training courses and fingerprinting
- Show alignment to Classical Charter School’s mission and approach
- Exhibit excellent work ethic and organizational skills
- Demonstrate application of our core values: Accountability, Innovation, Professionalism, Rigor, Tenacity, Transparency, and Urgency
At Classical Charter Schools, we believe great schools are built by thoughtful, dedicated educators and staff. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply and grow with us.
Classical Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at all levels of the organization. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.
Compensation (from employer):
22–22 USD per-hour-wage
About this role
Summary
Supervise students on bus, enforce behavior, ensure safety, manage student transitions.
Job title
Bus Attendant (2025-2026)
Experience level
none
Industry
education
Location requirements
must be in Bronx, NY, remote not allowed
Salary
$46k+
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
child work experienceHigh School Diploma
Preferred skills
OPT certification
Specializations
behavior managementsafetychild supervision
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Bronx County, Bronx, NY, USA
On-site Place