About BrightBee

BrightBee is an education staffing partner that connects mission-driven professionals with schools and education organizations nationwide. We specialize in placing trusted adults into roles that directly support students and school communities.

We are proud to partner with HopSkipDrive to support the School District of Philadelphia (SDP) by providing safe, reliable transportation options for students who require additional support.

The Role: Rider Assistant

Rider Assistants are trusted, vetted adults who provide one-on-one support to students during their rides to and from school.

You will not be driving. Instead, you’ll ride in the passenger seat while a HopSkipDrive CareDriver operates the vehicle. Your sole responsibility is to monitor, support, and ensure the student transitions safely and comfortably.

This is meaningful, flexible work that makes a direct impact on students and families in your community.

Schedule:

  • Monday–Friday

  • Morning shift: 7:00am–9:30am

  • Afternoon shift: 2:30pm–5:00pm

Must-Haves

  • 21 years of age or older

  • Reliable, independent transportation

  • 3+ years of experience caring for children (professional or personal)

  • Comfortable completing fingerprinting and background checks

Clearance Process (Required for SDP)

All Rider Assistants must complete a clearance process prior to starting, which includes:

  • Drug test

  • Fingerprinting & criminal background checks

  • Child abuse clearance

  • Virtual Mandatory Reporter Training

  • Required documentation disclosures

  • In-person Attendant Class (held twice weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays)

Candidates must successfully complete all clearance steps before being approved for assignments.

If you are dependable, calm under pressure, and committed to supporting students, this is a powerful way to serve your community while earning consistent income.

BrightBee centers child safety at the core of its work. Applicants must undergo background checks, training, and supervision.

Please note, assignments may require the ability to lift up to 30 pounds and stand for extended periods of time.

BrightBee provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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