Bus Driver/Aide

Job Title: Bus Driver/Aide

Department: Head Start

Reports To: Center Teacher and Transportation/Facilities Specialist

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

OSHA Category: Category 1

Summary: This position is responsible for driving and minor maintenance to the buses. As a teacher aide you will provide support for teachers, helping them with clerical work and classroom activities. This can involve providing individual attention to students in need of extra assistance or monitoring students while the teacher is out.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Operate transportation vehicle to conform to designated schedule transporting children to and from designated location.

· Assure safety of passengers being transported, including all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulation.

· Adhere to the vehicle preventive maintenance schedule, including weekly cleaning and routine servicing.

· Attend in-service training, staff meetings, and other program functions as required.

· Adhere to established procedures necessary to assure a minimum Daily Average Attendance of 85% for program participants.

· Keep accurate records:

§ Daily mileage log

§ Service log

§ Gas purchase

§ Oil purchase

· Report any deviation in the daily vehicle operation.

· Assist center teacher and assistant teacher in keeping all play, rest, instructional areas,

restrooms and storage rooms clean and safe.

· Assist center teacher and home visitor in classroom activities, field trips, tooth

brushing, toileting, fire drills, and food preparation as needed.

· Other duties as assigned.

· Ability to communicate with families in a warm and caring manner.

· Maintain confidentiality at all times.

Supervisory Responsibilities

The position has no supervisory responsibility.

Hired through Integrated Resources, Inc.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $11.50 - $13.30 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $12 - $13