Preschool Van Driver

Huffman Family Brands•Perry Hall, MD

55d•$18 - $21

About The Position

Transports children in company vehicles while maintaining their safety, following established routes, schedules, and procedures, and keeping the vehicle clean, maintained, and serviced. The driver helps uphold Celebree’s mission, vision, and values and maintains a safe, violation-free driving record. The role also involves interacting supportively with children and positively with parents, attending requested meetings, trainings, and School events, and maintaining confidentiality.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license.
Must be 21 years of age; the minimum age may differ depending on the insurance carrier.
Minimum of five years of driving experience.
Ability to effectively manage a mini-bus full of children.
Excellent communication skills.
Patience and flexibility.
Ability to bend, stoop, squat, reach, lift, and carry.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Assist children into and out of the bus and ensure seat belts are fastened and child safety seats are in place and in good operating condition.
Follow established routes, schedules, and procedures while keeping children’s safety a primary focus.
Ensure children are picked up and delivered safely and are never left unsupervised in or outside the vehicle.
Follow Celebree vehicle policies and applicable federal, state, and local road-safety ordinances.
At every pickup and drop-off, confirm every child is present by performing face-to-name counts.
Review the bus fully to ensure no children or items are left unaccounted for.
Follow field trip and transportation policies.
Maintain the vehicle’s safe operating condition and cleanliness, report problems to the School Director, and ensure it is regularly serviced.
Set a positive example for children through appropriate language and social skills.
Adapt to schedule changes as required.
Interact with children in a friendly, supportive manner, using their names and an appropriate tone of voice.
Attend team meetings, trainings, and School events as requested, and limit unscheduled absences.
Maintain a positive, professional image and adhere to uniform requirements.
Interact with and assist parents in a positive, friendly manner, greeting them by name.
Maintain confidentiality regarding families, co-workers, and self.