Bus Assistant - Head Start Program
actionButte (MT)
About the role
Bus Assistant - Butte Head StartJOIN OUR TEAM & MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Action Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating pathways to economic stability throughout Southwest Montana. Every day at Head Start, we help children build the confidence, skills, and relationships they need to succeed in school and in life. Whether you're teaching in the classroom, preparing nutritious meals, supporting families, or ensuring children arrive safely each day, every role makes a difference. As a Bus Assistant, you'll be one of the first smiling faces children see each school day. You'll help create a safe, welcoming, and caring environment where preschool children feel secure, supported, and ready to learn. If you enjoy working with young children and want to make a meaningful difference in your community, we'd love to have you join our team.
Key Responsibilities:
Safely assist preschool children as they board and exit the Head Start bus.
Supervise children during transportation while helping maintain a safe, positive, and respectful environment.
Work closely with the bus driver to ensure student safety at all times.
Build positive relationships with children and families while representing Action Inc. professionally.
Help children begin and end each school day with encouragement, patience, and kindness.
Requirements:
High school diploma or GED.Ability to work positively with preschool-aged children.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Dependability and a commitment to child safety.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Benefits:
Paid leave and holidays.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Optional voluntary benefits.
Optional Montana Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) with employer contributions.
Opportunities for training and professional growth.
How to Apply:
Apply online at butteassistanceprograms.org/careers, or apply in person at Action Inc. 25 W. Silver Street, Butte, MT or the Butte Job Service, 2201 White Blvd, Butte, MT.Open until filled. This position is represented by the Mining City Head Start #1 Local #4419, MFPE. Action Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process upon request. Contact Jamie Paul at 406-533-6858 or jpaul@action-inc.org.
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