Part-Time School Transportation Assistant

The Transportation Assistant supports afternoon bus dismissal, answers the phone, supports our office staff and troubleshoots any concerns with evening student transportation. 

Hours: 2:00pm – 6:30pm (M-Th) & 10:00am – 3:00pm (F)

*Part-Time, Apx. 25 hours/week

Salary: $19.00 - $21.00/hr

Type: 10 Month (September – June)

Why Our School is Special

Empowerment Academy is a highly successful charter school that truly supports its teachers and staff. We serve a student mix that is among the most diverse in America while enjoying the cultural vibrance of Jersey City, Hoboken and New York City. If this appeals to you, then apply today! We have achieved academic success without burning out our staff by meshing an effective education program with effective staff supports and professional development.

Responsibilities:

• Answer the phones and be able to respond to common questions related to the school
• Provide coverage for other Transportation Assistants in the event of an absence
• Provide the Registrar & Office Manager with the completion of administrative tasks such as (filing, data entry, records maintenance, making copies, and scanning documents)
• Effectively, use the schools Student Information System and Transportation Software to support with ensuring students safely arrive home each day
• Manage Transportation email inbox
• Clearly communicate with vendor’s transportation staff using a two-way radio to support with troubleshooting common bus issues
• Call parents to arrange student’s being picked up from the school and wait with students until they are picked up
• Ability to remain calm under high pressure situations

• High School Diploma
• 5+ years of work in an office setting
• Proven Customer Service Ability
• Type 30+ words per minute
• Basic Computer Program Competency

As an equal opportunity employer, Empowerment Academy hires without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability.