Bus Driver

Position Overview:

Bus Drivers provide transportation to children and families to ensure compliance of Head Start Performance Standards in an environment of continuous program improvement.

Base Pay

$19.46 - $23.25

Hours & Location

Hours vary by site but be similar to 6:30am-4:00pm

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Transports assigned groups of children, volunteers, staff, and families affiliated with Head Start to and from assigned Head Start functions
Adheres to guidelines in accordance with State and Federal Laws, State Licensing requirements and agency policy and procedures
Arranges for parent volunteers to ride as bus aids and transports them to and from the Head Start site
Completes required agency paperwork in a timely manner
Reports accidents and injuries immediately to the Dispatcher
Provides pre and post trip inspections of school bus, including lifting the hood to check fluid levels of engine, transmission and brakes
Performs regular bus evacuation drills
Implements positive forms of behavior control when necessary in accordance with Department of Commerce and Industry Service and Day Care Licensing rules
Provides routine cleaning of assigned bus

Required Education and Experience:

High school completion or GED preferred.
Maintain Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements
Minimum of one (1) year bus driving experience, five (5) years cumulative driving experience and a safe driving record as required by CIS licensing and our insurance carrier with less than six points
Ability to read and understand street and road maps in detail
Must pass annual DOT physical

DISCLAIMER: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the agency. Employees in this position must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with reasonable accommodation.

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About Head Start for Kent County:

Head Start for Kent County provides high quality services at no cost to qualifying families. We work alongside families to deliver comprehensive services to children five and under, promoting their wellbeing and development.

We offer an excellent benefits package with health insurance that starts after just 30 days of employment. Several benefits are even at little to no cost to the employee. We provide generous time-off and paid holiday policies that start on your very first day. Additional perks include half-day work on Fridays, Employee Assistance Programs providing corporate discounts, wellness programs for both physical and mental health including free counseling sessions, retention and attendance incentives, professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, including paid in full CDA's and assistance with Associates degrees and above.

Find out about these and other ways in which we invest in our employees at https://hs4kc.org/employee-perks

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