Bus Aide

Join Our Team at CenClear!

Position: Bus Aide
Location: Houtzdale, PA
Employment Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.21 per hour

About CenClear
At CenClear, our mission is to improve lives through high-quality early childhood and behavioral health services for all ages. We are dedicated to fostering growth and wellbeing in individuals, families, and communities across 16 counties in Pennsylvania. We take pride in being a trusted provider and a top employer, recognized for our commitment to excellence, innovation, and compassionate care.

Why Work at CenClear?

Our core values guide everything we do:

  • Teamwork: We believe in unity, collaboration, and the power of working together.
  • Change & Innovation: We embrace new ideas to drive continuous improvement.
  • Respect & Compassion: Every person is treated with dignity in a safe, caring environment.
  • Integrity: We operate with honesty, fairness, and trust.
  • Resilience: We encourage self-awareness, self-care, and meaningful relationships.
  • Wellbeing: We care deeply about our employees' physical, emotional, and economic health.
  • Community Commitment: We collaborate and advocate with and for our communities.

About the Role:

Do you enjoy working with children aged 3 to 5? Join CenClear's Preschool team and make a meaningful impact every day. As a Bus Aide, you'll help ensure safe, reliable transportation for children ages 3-5. This part-time role offers a chance to contribute to your community in a supportive, child-focused environment.

What You'll Do:

  • Begin and end your day at CenClear's Houtzdale Preschool Center, serving bus routes in Coalport and Houtzdale
  • Work a split schedule, Monday-Friday (hours may vary):
    • Morning: 6:00 AM - 9:30 AM
    • Afternoon: 1:00 PM - 4:45 PM
  • Work approximately 30-35 hours per week across 185 school-year days, with required summer training sessions
  • Support children ages 3 to 5 during transportation
  • Assist with safe boarding and exiting of the bus
  • Ensure children are securely fastened in seat belts
  • Follow designated pick-up and drop-off schedules
  • Partner with the bus driver to maintain a safe and orderly environment
  • Communicate with parents as needed about transportation logistics
  • Complete and submit required paperwork in a timely manner

What We're Looking For:

  • High School diploma or G.E.D.
  • Experience working with young children
  • Documented good physical health
  • Must obtain the following clearances prior to hire: PA State Police Criminal History, PA Child Abuse History, FBI Criminal History, and Mandated Reporting Certificate

Perks You'll Love (Based on Hours Worked):

  • Vacation and Sick Leave
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • 401(k) with up to 7% company match (after 1 year/1,000 hours)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (includes household members)
  • Mileage Reimbursement (following the reimbursement policy)
  • Technology and Software Discounts available

Ready to Make a Difference? Join us in fulfilling our vision: To be the employer and provider of choice in our communities. Apply Now!

CenClear provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.