Posted 4 days ago
Monitor/Aide
@ First Student
Sydney, Nova Scotia
Overview
First Student is hiring part-time school bus monitors and aides in Sydney, NS, to help students board, ride and exit school buses safely. The role runs weekday split AM/PM shifts with no nights, weekends, holidays or summers. Pay is $21.80 per hour, with no experience required and training provided.
Pay:
$21.80 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Help students safely board and exit the bus
- Assist children with special needs during transport
- Ensure students remain seated and follow bus safety rules
- Communicate with the driver to maintain a safe, calm ride
- Provide care and encouragement to students each day
Requirements summary:
- At least 21 years of age
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work flexible split shifts (AM/PM)
- Physical ability to assist students and perform emergency procedures
- CPR/First Aid certification preferred
- Friendly, reliable, patient and team-oriented
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-03
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Customer service |
| Schedule | day, evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Vehicle, School |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer none |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | CPR, First Aid |
| Perks mentioned | Employee discount |
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Caring for students is our first priority.
Full company description
As the leading pupil transportation solutions provider for school districts in North America, First Student provides the best start and finish to every school day. Our teams complete five and a half million student journeys each day, moving more students than all U.S. airlines combined. We operate more than 44,500 vehicles in 41 U.S. states and 8 Canadian provinces/territories. What makes First Student the right choice for your school district's needs? Our partnerships: We believe great transportation is always the result of close, trusted partnerships with the school districts we serve. Understanding that needs change sometimes throughout the school year, our goal is to remain responsive to your district's needs. We work closely with school districts to ensure the transportation solutions we provide represent a collective, forward-thinking response to the needs of your district and community. Our engagement: We believe education offers a child – and their family – the foundation needed to lead a productive and successful life. We support education by making sure children have a safe and reliable way to get to and from school each day. Students start and end their school days with us, and we recognize the opportunity we have to impact each student’s day in a positive manner. Our people: Our people are our advantage. With a team of highly-trained drivers and the industry’s strongest safety record, we’re able to leverage the best practices, technologies and processes needed to deliver quality, consistent service. Visit http://www.firststudentinc.com for more information about how First Student is Caring for students, today, tomorrow, together.®
- LinkedIn followers
- 87,915
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 17,995
- Reported office locations
- 191 Rosa Parks St, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, US
- Business categories
- Transportation
- Other recorded names
- First Student
- Specialties
- Full Turn-key Contracting
- Global Positioning Systems
- Route Optimization with First Planning Solutions
- Management Services
- Bus Maintenance
- Pre-owned Bus Sales
- School Bus Rentals
- School Bus Driver
- CDL Driver
- Electric School Buses
- Fleet Electrification
- Infrastructure
- EV School Buses
- Consulting
- Training
- Safety
- and Improving Student's Transportation Experience
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- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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As the leading pupil transportation solutions provider for school districts in North America, First Student provides the best start and finish to every school day. Our teams complete five and a half million student journeys each day, moving more students than all U.S. airlines combined. We operate more than 44,500 vehicles in 41 U.S. states and 8 Canadian provinces/territories. What makes First Student the right…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | School and Employee Bus Services |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Specialties | Full Turn-key ContractingGlobal Positioning SystemsRoute Optimization with First Planning SolutionsManagement ServicesBus MaintenancePre-owned Bus SalesSchool Bus RentalsSchool Bus DriverCDL DriverElectric School Buses |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 163 |
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Now Hiring Part Time School Bus Monitors/Aides - Sydney, NS
As a Part Time School Bus Monitor, you will play a vital role in your community and the lives of the students. You will assist the bus driver in providing an excellent and safe journey for students to and from school.
No experience as a School Bus Monitor is required! We will guide you with our industry-leading safety and training programs.
Why Join First Student as a Bus Monitor?
- Pay Details: Dependent on experience and qualifications.
- Hourly Rate: $21.80 per hour
- Part-time, flexible schedule: Split shifts (AM/PM routes), weekdays only; No nights, weekends, holidays, or summers.
- Career Advancement Opportunities: Advance into operational, maintenance, management, and leadership roles in over 540 locations across the U.S. & Canada!
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and support services for personal and work-related issues.
- Community Impact: Be a trusted figure for students and families.
- Employee Discount Program: Discounts on various products and services.
Your day as a School Bus Monitor/Aide will include:
- Help students safely board and exit the bus.
- Assist children with special needs during transport.
- Ensure students remain seated and follow bus safety rules.
- Communicate with the driver to maintain a safe, calm ride.
- Provide care and encouragement to students each day.
School Bus Monitor/Aide qualifications:
- At least 21 years of age.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work flexible split shifts (AM/PM).
- Physical ability to assist students and perform emergency procedures.
- CPR/First Aid certification preferred.
- Friendly, reliable, and patient working with children.
- Team-oriented with a focus on safety.
Apply today and become a valued part of the school community!
First for a reason:
At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.
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