Van Driver

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $12.00 per hour

River Region Kids LLC is looking to fill a teacher/van driver position.

Minimum Qualifications:

· Must be 19 years of age or older.

· Must have a High School diploma or GED.

· Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a good driving record.

· Must receive ABI and FBI background check approval and clearance from the State Central Registry on Child Abuse/Neglect.

· Must receive medical clearance from a licensed physician or nurse practitioner.

· Must take a TB Skin Test.

· Must have 12 clock hours of training in childcare and development within 30 days of employment.

· Must have the ability to deal with small children and transport them.

· Must have time management and organizational skills to stay on schedule and keep track of reports.

· Must have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to interact with adults, teachers, supervisors, and children.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

· Transport children safely to and from their destinations.

· Arrive at the destination on schedule.

· Lock and unlock the gates as you enter and exit the premises.

· Walk around the vehicle before backing up to ensure there are no children behind the van.

· Help children as they’re entering and exiting the van.

· Ensure that children are wearing their seat belts and/or in State approved car seats before moving the vehicle.

· Fulfill administrative tasks such as completing daily vehicle inspection forms.

· Remain at the Center until route sheets are received.

· Verify the names and number of children on the route making sure that they are all present.

· Call the director immediately if a child listed on the route is not on the van so that a parent may be contacted.

· Do not leave the school before all listed children are present on the van.

· Do not go to any schools other than the ones assigned to the route.

· Drive under the speed limit. Be especially careful when the roads are wet, or the traffic is heavy. Come to a complete stop at all stop signs and red lights.

· Clean the vehicle after the last child has exited the van.

· Report any maintenance concerns to the route supervisor.

· Ensure that the vehicle is always fueled and ready for use.

· Do not transport any unauthorized person without prior authorization from the director.

· Assist in the classroom when not driving the van.

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person