Crossing Guard

Crossing Guard

Hiring for 2 positions. Crossing Guards work at various Kalamazoo school system street intersections/posts, assisting students who must cross the street and other child safety actions when dealing with traffic. Hours vary according to assigned posts. Crossing Guards are paid a minimum of two hours, (one hour for morning post/one hour for afternoon post), with a maximum of 10 hours worked per week. Starting pay is $16.00/hr. Paid school snow days. Paid school vacation days/days off during the school calendar year. Summers off!

Must exercise good judgment in providing safe crossing for school children.

Crossing Guards must work in inclement weather conditions, need a telephone for contact, and their own transportation. Must be able to hold up a sign and cross street intermittently for 45 minutes at a time. Must be available for split shifts (morning and afternoon) on school days, between September and mid-June. Must be prompt, reliable, and consistent in their duties at their post. Experience working with school age children is desirable.

After hire, Crossing Guards must attend a State of Michigan required training course at the City's expense. The City of Kalamazoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization where different perspectives and experiences are welcomed and encouraged. Studies have shown that women and people of color, are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all of the qualifications listed. The City of Kalamazoo is most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one from a less traditional background. If you have transferable experience, please tell us about it. This approach will give each current and potential employee the opportunity to learn, grow and contribute to the City of Kalamazoo.

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