Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo
Santa Maria, CA
Jun 16, 2026
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Instructional Assistant with Bus Duties Req #2653
This position may be eligible for an internal referral bonus and/or hiring bonus.
Supports Administration, Center Supervisor, Teacher(s) and Associate Teacher(s) at the center in carrying out overall program goals and objectives in a positive, open and productive manner. Shares responsibility for overall quality of children’s educational experience. May support the Bus Driver in the safe transportation of children to and from the child care center. Supports CAPSLO’s mission by ensuring quality education and learning environments for all children involved in the program. The work of this person must always be under the presence of a teacher and or assistant teacher. An aide who is 18 years of age or older, and who meets the requirements of this position, may escort and/or assist children in going to the bathroom, and may supervise napping children without being under the direct supervision of a teacher.
What you bring to the table:
- Must have completed 6 Semester units ECE/CD, with a grade C or better or credit.
- Experience working with children with a diversity of special needs is desirable.
- HS/EHS/MSHS/State-Braided Instructional Assistants must also meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Have a child development associate (CDA) credential or the California equivalent of an Associate Teacher Permit (12 ECE semester units including core courses; and for EHS and infant/toddler classrooms must also have 6 infant/toddler units); OR
- Be enrolled in a CDA credential program that will be completed within 2 years; OR
- Have an associate or baccalaureate degree (in any area) or be enrolled in a program leading to such a degree.
As an Instructional Assistant with Bus Duties you will:
- Assists in the safe supervision of children engaged in boarding, riding and exiting the bus by:
- Welcoming and helping children get on and off the bus
- Assisting the children in fastening seat belts
- Paying close attention to the safety of the children at all times
- Maintaining firm, but gracious limit setting
- Keeping children seated while the bus is in motion
- Assisting the children during emergency evacuations
- Participates in occupying the children during the ride with activities (games, songs & conversation).
- Keeps Bus Drivers informed of problems and concerns related to individual children or families.
- Assists with bus inspections at the end of each trip. Part of the daily inspection includes straightening seat belts, picking up trash and checking for children and items left in the vehicle.
- Ensures that the established bus seating chart is enforced.
- Verifies that at the end of the day children are being released only to the parent/legal guardian or other individual identified in writing by the parent/legal guardian.
- Assists the Bus Driver at the end of each bus route, to check that all children have been dropped off. Sign in sheets should be used to verify delivery.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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About Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo
Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping low income individuals and families become self-sufficient. We provide a wide range of community-based programs, such as childcare, early childhood education, homeless services, veteran services, health services and much more. Our purpose is to foster positive change in our community and to create a more equitable society. We are passionate about our work and strive to be innovative in our approach. We are proud to be making a difference in the lives of those we serve.
When you join us, you become part of a community of dedicated, passionate, and diverse individuals who are committed to making a positive impact in the world. We offer a supportive, collaborative, inclusive, and equitable work environment. A place where you will have the opportunity to work alongside like-minded individuals who share your passion to help individuals and families become more self-sufficient.
If you are looking for a meaningful career in which you can make a real difference in people’s lives, we invite you to join us!