About this role
About the Role
As a Van Driver, you play a crucial role in ensuring the safe transportation of children to and from our childcare facility. Your commitment to safety and attention to detail are paramount in providing a secure and reliable transportation service for our young passengers.
Key Responsibilities
• Maintain a safe and hazard-free transportation vehicle.
• Ensure children are received by authorized persons.
• Maintain stocked and securely mounted first-aid kit.
• Keep updated emergency contact information for children during transport.
• Prevent children from being left unattended in the vehicle.
• Obtain written permission from parents for transportation.
• Ensure proper restraint of children in vehicles.
• Ensure medication from parents is handed directly to the teacher.
• Stay informed of children's special needs.
• Maintain functional communication devices for emergencies.
• Assist as needed with arriving and departing procedures
• Assist with maintaining facility grounds and other miscellaneous duties
Minimum Qualifications
• 21 years or older, or a duly licensed school bus driver.
• Valid driver's license of the type required under North Carolina Motor Vehicle Law for the vehicle being driven or comparable license from the state in which the driver resides.
• Must have exceptional driving record
• No convictions of Driving While Impaired (DWI) or any other impaired driving offense within the last 3 years.
• Eligibility to work with children in the state of North Carolina based on a criminal background check.
Preferred Qualifications
• Previous experience in transportation or a childcare-related field.
• Certification in CPR and First Aid.
• Knowledge of child safety protocols and procedures.
• Experience working with children with special needs or medical conditions.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with parents and caregivers.
• Ability to remain calm and composed in emergency situations.
• Familiarity with relevant laws and regulations regarding transportation and childcare.
• Training in crisis management or emergency response.
• Experience using communication devices such as two-way radios or mobile phones.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and training in child safety practices.
Perks and Benefits
• Paid Vacation for qualifying employees
• 401(k) Matching
• Discounted Cost of Childcare
• Eligible for Bonuses
• Paid Holidays for qualifying employees
• Dental
• Get paid whenever you need with wages on-demand via ZayZoon. No need to wait until payday!
• Paid Training Hours