Transportation Aide
Join the CST Team
At Collaborative Student Transportation (CST), we believe every student deserves a safe, reliable, and positive transportation experience. We're looking for compassionate, dependable individuals to join our team as Transportation Aides in the Philadelphia area. If you enjoy working with students, have a passion for helping others, and want to make a meaningful difference in your community, we'd love to have you join us.
This is a part-time, in-person position in the Philadelphia area supporting students during their daily transportation to and from school. Training is provided, and schedules may vary based on student transportation needs.
What You’ll Do
As a Transportation Aide, you'll play an important role in making sure students have a safe and supportive experience while traveling to and from school. You'll work alongside transportation providers to assist students, promote a positive environment, and help make sure each route runs smoothly. From supporting students with their individual needs to communicating concerns and maintaining a safe environment, you'll be an essential part of CST's commitment to student-centered transportation.
Responsibilities
- Student Safety & Support
- Accompany students on assigned transportation routes to and from school
- Assist students with safely entering and exiting vehicles, as needed
- Provide attentive, compassionate support to students throughout transportation
- Follow established safety procedures and student-specific transportation instructions
- Help maintain a safe, respectful, and positive environment for all students
- Transportation & Route Support
- Work collaboratively with drivers and transportation providers to support safe and efficient routes
- Assist students with remaining safely seated and following transportation expectations
- Monitor student behavior and respond appropriately to concerns or unexpected situations
- Communicate delays, incidents, or safety concerns to the appropriate team membersFollow assigned schedules and transportation procedures
- Professionalism & Teamwork
- Build positive, professional relationships with students, families, drivers, and school personnel
- Maintain student confidentiality and respect individual needs
- Communicate clearly and professionally with CST leadership and transportation partners
- Participate in required training and follow established policies and procedures
- Perform additional related duties as assigned
Who You Are
- Compassionate, patient, and passionate about supporting students
- Dependable, punctual, and committed to student safety
- Comfortable working with students who have varying needs and abilities
- A confident communicator who can remain calm in unexpected situations
- Able to work independently while collaborating with drivers and transportation partners
- Flexible and adaptable to changing student and transportation needs
Education & Qualifications
- Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Previous experience working with children or students preferred
- Ability to follow safety procedures and respond appropriately to student needs
- Must successfully complete required background checks and drug screening in accordance with applicable law and company policy
- Must complete required training prior to beginning assigned duties
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay Range: $27-30 per hour (based on experience)
- Type: Part-time
- Schedule:
- Approximately 15-20 hours per week
- Hours may fluctuate based on student transportation needs
- Schedule aligned with assigned school transportation routes
- Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area (in-person)
We’re Student-Centered
At CST, we come together from all kinds of backgrounds, but what unites us is our commitment to students. Every safe ride to school makes a difference, and our Transportation Aides play an important role in making that possible. If you're looking for meaningful, part-time work where you can positively impact students and their families, we hope you'll apply.