Preschool Van Driver

Somerset Community Action Program•Somerset, NJ

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About The Position

The Preschool Van Driver safely transports preschool-aged children to and from the center and other designated locations, following assigned routes, schedules, traffic laws, and safety regulations. The role includes inspecting the vehicle before and after trips, ensuring children are secured in age-appropriate restraints, helping them enter and exit safely, maintaining a positive and nurturing environment during transportation, communicating with parents and staff, and keeping required transportation and attendance records. Candidates must pass state and federal background checks. A CDL is preferred but not required; candidates without one may be considered if they can safely operate a passenger van and meet transportation requirements. Compensation is $17.00–$22.00 per hour.

Requirements

Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
Successfully pass a state and federal background check.
No recent accidents or significant traffic violations.
Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions in stressful situations.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to follow GPS directions and assigned routes.
Commitment to student safety, professionalism, and punctuality.

Nice To Haves

Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
Experience working with young children.

Responsibilities

Safely transport preschool-aged children to and from the center and designated locations.
Follow all traffic laws and safety regulations.
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and promptly report maintenance concerns.
Ensure children are properly secured in age-appropriate safety restraints.
Assist children with safely entering and exiting the vehicle.
Maintain a safe, positive, and nurturing environment during transportation.
Communicate effectively with parents, teachers, and supervisors as needed.
Keep accurate transportation records and attendance logs as required.