Bus Driver

Position Overview

Provides transportation to children and families to ensure compliance of Head Start Performance Standards in an environment of continuous program improvement.

• $19.46

• You will work from Central Office in Walker, and handle bus routes for various sites across Kent County.

• High school completion or GED preferred.
• Maintain Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements; minimum of one (1) year bus driving experience, five (5) years cumulative driving experience and a safe driving record as required by CIS licensing and our insurance carrier with less than six points; ability to read and understand street and road maps in detail; obtain, and maintain, both CPR and First Aid certification;
  
  must pass annual DOT physical.

• Transports assigned groups of children, volunteers, staff and families affiliated with Head Start to and from assigned Head Start functions.
• Adheres to guidelines in accordance with State and Federal Laws, State Licensing requirements and agency policy and procedures.
• Arranges for parent volunteers to ride as bus aids and transports them to and from the Head Start site.
• Completes required agency paperwork in a timely manner.
• Reports accidents and injuries immediately to the Dispatcher.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the agency. Employees in this position must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with reasonable accommodation.

Head Start for Kent County provides high quality services at no cost to qualifying families. We work alongside families to deliver comprehensive services to children five and under, promoting their well-being and development.

We offer an excellent benefits package with health insurance that starts after just 30 days of employment. Several benefits are even at little to no cost to the employee. We provide generous time-off and paid holiday policies that start on your very first day. Additional perks include half-day work on Fridays, Employee Assistance Programs providing corporate discounts, wellness programs for both physical and mental health including free counseling sessions, retention and attendance incentives, professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, including paid in full CDA’s and assistance with Associates degrees and above.

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