2026 Bus Monitor - Part time

Role Type: Part-time (August-June 10 hours per week)* Location: Washington, DC FLSA Status: non-exempt

WHO WE ARE

DC Prep is a high-performing network of public charter schools serving over 2,100 preschool through 8th-grade students across six campuses in Wards 5, 7, and 8. We’re proud of the high bar we set for ourselves to achieve results–our students deserve our best! We recognize that how we support our students to be successful is just as important as the results we achieve, which pushes us to reflect on questions such as: How can we facilitate our students’ academic, social, and emotional development?

How can we support our team members’ professional growth and personal ability to do this work long-term? How can we engage our students’ families as our own? While this work is hard, it’s worth it – we believe in the transformative power of education, the can-do-itness of our students and staff, and the joy that comes from engaging in meaningful work with people we care about and trust!

Here’s how we drive results: Rigorous academic focus. Our Preppies receive the highest level of academic preparation through standards-based instruction, daily targeted interventions, and meaningful assessments. Social-emotional learning.

We have always had a dual mission of academic and social-emotional skill development. Our research-based SEL curriculum is integrated into daily instruction, helping students leverage their personal values to strengthen their self-awareness, social awareness, and responsible decision-making skills and create a school-wide culture of empathy and reflection. Commitment to reflection and refinement.

Our results tell us that we are moving in the right direction, but there’s further to go to ensure that every student receives a transformative education. As a team, we regularly reflect on our programmatic model to see what’s working and where we can get better. Are you interested in learning more about the DC Prep Way?

If so, check out our website to find out more about what we’re working towards and how we’re doing it.

WHO YOU ARE

You are a reliable, student-centered professional who understands that safety, consistency, and care matter deeply in every moment of a student’s day—including during their commute to and from school. You bring a calm, steady presence and strong judgment, allowing you to manage student behavior with clarity and respect while maintaining a positive and orderly environment. You are attentive to detail, highly punctual, and take pride in following through on

Responsibilities

with accuracy and consistency. You are a strong communicator who knows how to build trust with both students and families. You engage warmly and professionally with caregivers at bus stops while maintaining clear boundaries about your role.

You are also comfortable using technology in real time—logging attendance, tracking timing, and communicating updates to school staff promptly and accurately. You understand the importance of being the “eyes and ears” of the school during transit and take that responsibility seriously. Above all, you are committed to supporting students and families with empathy and respect.

You believe in educational equity and understand the broader context in which students and families navigate school systems. You are a team player who collaborates closely with school staff, communicates proactively, and adapts to changing circumstances with flexibility and professionalism. THE ROLE DC Prep will be conducting a pilot for providing before- and after-school bus transportation for students whose parents attend an adult alternative school located in Columbia Heights.

The Bus Monitor supports the pilot by meeting students at the pickup point and riding to the Edgewood campus each morning, ensuring that students travel safely, arrive on time, and are properly received at school each morning. Each afternoon, the Bus Monitor will ride the bus from the Edgewood campus to the designated stops. This is a