ABOUT THE ROLE

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 Associate 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 Associate.
• 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 Associate 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.

ABOUT YOU

Skills and Qualifications required:

• Possess a KCSE Certificate as the minimum level of education.
• A diploma or certificate level is desirable. 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 is desirable.