Bus Driver (Part-time)

## Bus Driver

### Job Summary:
To provide safe transportation for all Head Start participants to and from activities and functions; to cooperate with teachers to promote the health and education of each child, and to work with center staff to assure a smooth flow of written communication between families and Head Start/Early Head Start sites.

### Responsibilities:

• Ability to relate well to children
• Be able to work closely with Head Start staff, families and volunteers in an open, considerate and friendly manner, regardless of age, race, creed, or nationality
• Implement Head Start Performance Standards and all other applicable regulations.
• Serve as a communication link between family and center staff, establishing a relationship of trust and rapport
• Ensure the safe conduct of children to and from the Head Start Center by obeying all applicable laws and regulations to ensure safety of passengers.
• Ensure children’s safety on the bus through the use of seat belts, setting guidelines and observing all safety rules while driving.
• Maintain and follow safest and most efficient routes possible to ensure safe pick-up and delivery of children on school bus.
• Maintain school buses in a safe, reliable operating condition through preventative observation and regular maintenance.
• Maintain and monitor cleanliness of the vehicle
• Maintain vehicle mileage records, and gas or maintenance tickets.
• Provide transportation to parents for parent meetings and activities when no other means of transportation is available.
• Enter transportation and safety data in Child Plus for compliance,
• Maintain and submit all required records and reports by designated deadline.
• Continue to improve in all areas as a person through continued education, training opportunities and evaluation recommendations.
• Attend all meetings, in-service trainings, workshops, and conferences as requested by the supervisor.
• Act as a bus monitor/custodian/classroom aid as needed.
• Work flexible hours when necessary.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times

Children and families will always come first in this Head Start Program, above all defined duties, perceived responsibilities, and/or personal priorities!

### Qualifications:

• CDL (will assist with obtaining, with contract)
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License with a school bus endorsement (will assist with obtaining, with contract)
• Must have good Driving record and pass driving record check
• High School Diploma or GED is also required.
• Applicants must be at least 21 years of age.

### Other Requirements

• Obtain Basic First Aid and CPR certification
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs and occasionally heavier items
• Maintain a current DOT physical exam
• Acceptable tuberculosis screening
• Must pass drug screen and criminal background check
• Mandatory Child Abuse Reporter training
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Our company values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $12.00 - $14.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Afternoon shift
• Morning shift
• Split shift

Work Location: In person