Bus Driver / Dietary Aide Thomasville

Job Description: Bus Driver / Dietary Aide

Department:

Head Start

Status:

Non-Exempt

Reports to:

Transportation Manager

Schedule:

Full-Time

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain a valid CDL license, School bus driver’s pocket card and DOT physical.
• Follow fixed transportation routes to ensure the safest and shortest route possible.
• Maintain consistent timely bus schedule.
• Transport children for regular class days, organized field trips and occasional evening events.
• Occasional transport Policy Council members, Staff and Parents to meetings and special occasions.
• Complete monthly Emergency Bus Evacuations drills with bus riders and bus riders.
• Fuel bus as needed to maintain a fuel level of a half tank.
• Ensure that children are always accounted for and correctly released to their Parents/Guardian or an Authorized adult.
• Communicate and Inform Bus Monitor of rules and regulations to ensure compliance with all Head Start policies.
• Ensure that Bus monitors, parents, family members and children follow Head Start / Early Head Start policies and procedures for safe transportation, pickup and drop off of passengers.
• Ensure Bus Monitor and children are secured in seat belts and safety restraints.
• Ensure program materials to parents on route via the children.
• Perform daily Pre and Post inspections of the bus before each trip to ensure and maintain proper maintenance.
• Report vehicle damage and/or malfunction immediately to Center Director who submits to the Transportation Manager.
• Maintain the exterior and interior of the bus in a clean and orderly manner.
• Maintain a valid CPR/First Aid certification.
• Complete daily and monthly transportation forms and submit to Center Manager on or before required time.
• Share appropriate information regarding enrolled children with appropriate staff on a daily basis.
• Performs any other duties as requested by management.
• Maintain child staff ratio according to day care License Laws.
• Attend required training when offered.
• Responsible for maintaining center compliance by following Agency Policy and Procedures and Nutrition Performance Standards and state licensing requirements.
• Responsible for preparing meals for Head Start & Early Head Start children and serving a nutritious breakfast, lunch and snack.
• Responsible for serving a variety of foods in accordance with instruction provided by the Health & Nutrition Coordinator.
• Responsible for maintaining food/supplies and submitting requests to the Transportation & Inventory Manager.
• Responsible for following meal plans to ensure that the needs of all children including children with disabilities and children with food allergies are met.
• Responsible for collaborating with Center Manager and teaching staff to develop methods of helping children understand the relationship of food and healthy eating habits.
• Responsible for ensuring food service area and equipment is maintained according to health standards.
• Responsible for ensuring all monthly Nutrition (CACFP) Reports are accurate and submitted to the Center Manager in a timely manner to ensure submission to Health & Nutrition Coordinator meets the deadline.
• Responsible for additional duties deemed necessary by the immediate supervisor and/or Head Start Director.

Qualifications:

• Minimum: High School diploma (or equivalent), 2 years’ experience in food preparation and possess ServSafe Certification. Good written and oral communication skills and working knowledge of Child Nutrition Guidelines and Head Start Performance Standards.
• Preferred: High School diploma (or equivalent), good written and oral communication skills and position working knowledge of Child Nutrition Guidelines and Head Start Performance Standards, valid driver’s license & reliable transportation. Training in child nutrition and 3 years’ experience in child nutrition services and ServSafe Certification.

SRCAA, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.