Bus Assistant at Nova Pioneer

Nova Pioneer is looking for superstar Bus Assistants for our Tatu City and Athi River Campus.

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of an innovative network of schools that is developing generations of innovators and leaders who will shape the African Century.

Key responsibilities for the role include:

• Fully embrace Nova’s values and beliefs and promote them to students, staff, parents and members of the outside community.
• Work cohesively in a team, being respectful of each person’s contributions and style.
• Maintain Door to Door Policy for pick-up and drop-off of pupils.
• Ensure that every pupil is seated and using seat-belt before commencement of every journey.
• Attend staff meetings that arise throughout the school year.
• Accompany, assist and supervise pupils as they board/alight the bus and hand them to the designated guardian.
• Advise the Transport Manager of any improvement involving pick up and drop off of pupils by observing and tracking route timings.
• Convey any feedback/comment/enquiry from parents to the Transport Manager.
• Deliver medication and convey dosage instructions to the school nurse.
• Ensure that all pupils on route are on-board before commencement of journey.
• Communicate to Transport Manager and School Dean regarding pupil behaviour.
• Ensure all on board are aware of rules and responsibilities as passengers.
• Maintain order and discipline in the school bus.
• Familiarize with all  School bus routes and timings.
• Perform any other duties as assigned while not on route.

Safety

• Supervise use of seatbelts by all pupils.
• Ensure that pupils don’t drink or eat while the bus is in motion to avoid choking.
• Ensure that pupils stand only when the bus comes to a complete halt.
• Take prompt action in times of distress such as accidents, focusing on students’ safety primarily.
• Follow the emergency procedure and work hand in hand with the driver to administer first aid where necessary.

Qualifications :

• Possess a diploma certificate. ECD will be an added advantage.
• Ability to work, monitor and assist young children while on the bus.
• Must Possess a recent (not older than 6 months) Certificate of Good Conduct.
• Recommendation from 3 previous employers.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience with school bus transportation.
• Ability to take care of pupils while on the bus.
• Client service and public interaction skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and listening communications skills.
• First aid knowledge.