BUS DRIVER

MISSISSIPPI ACTION FOR PROGRESS INC; Vaiden (MS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS is seeking a transportation specialist to support Head Start centers in Mississippi. You will transport children to and from sites, enforce seat belt usage, and position children in age- and weight-appropriate seats to ensure safety.

You will complete daily sign-on and sign-off sheets by name, deliver children to authorized adults, monitor health and behavior, and coordinate paperwork between homes and centers.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to monitor and promote child safety on vehicle.
• Strong written and oral communication.
• Basic math skills for sign-in/out accounting.

Responsibilities

• Transport children to and from Head Start centers safely.
• Ensure seat belts are worn and children are in appropriate seats.
• Complete daily sign-on and sign-off sheets by name.
• Deliver children to authorized adults on the pickup list.
• Monitor health of children and report concerns.
• Coordinate paperwork between homes and Head Start sites.
• Collaborate with staff to design efficient routes.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Time management

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Transport children to and from Head Start centers efficiently and safely.Ensure that all passengers wear seat belts or are placed in appropriate (age or weight) seats and belted in.Ensure that any behavioral issues do not compromise the safety of any child on the bus.Perform daily sign on & sign off sheets, accounting by name all children getting on and off the bus.Ensure that each child is delivered to the care of a responsible adult upon leaving bus (on the authorized list).Ensure that no child is ever left unattended while on the bus, following all procedures put in place to prevent a child being left behind.Visually observe the health of each child on the bus, report any concerns to Center Administrator or designee.Coordinate the paperwork flow between homes and Head Start sites.Continuous collaboration with site staff, families and transportation manager to design efficient bus routes, and mail/message deliveries.High school diploma or GED.Working knowledge of the behaviors and developmental stages of pre-school children, typically gained by working one year or more in a school or preschool setting.Knowledge of safety practices as they relate to pre-school children.Good written and oral communications skills and basic math skills.Ability to maintain schedules while meeting individual needs of children and families