Bus Driver (Part-time) Early Childhood Ed Program

Easter Seals North Georgia; Clarkston (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Easter Seals North Georgia seeks a part-time Bus Driver in Clarkston, GA to transport children, parents, and staff on daily routes and field trips. Responsibilities include safety checks, first aid assistance, and data reporting, with a schedule from 6:30 AM–8:30 AM and 2:00 PM–4:00 PM.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, a Georgia CDL with P&S endorsements, and the ability to pass drug testing and background checks. CDL is essential for this position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Georgia CDL with Passenger & School endorsements.
• Must be 18 years or older and able to pass drug test.
• Must pass pre-employment tests if applicable.
• MVR must be acceptable and provided yearly.

Responsibilities

• Transport children, parents, and staff safely to and from centers and on field trips.
• Perform daily safety checks on the vehicle and report any issues.
• Provide first aid and emergency assistance as needed.
• Complete daily operation data sheets and submit them as required.
• Attend meetings with center staff to review policies and procedures.

Skills

Effective communications

Safety-conscious

Ability to lift children safely

Dependable/ punctual

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CDL with P&S endorsements

Tools

CDL (Commercial Driver’s License)

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Clarkston, GA 30021, Position Type: Part Time, Position Summary - Bus Driver (Part-Time)

(Hours - 6:30 AM - 8:30 AM & 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM)

Under the direction of the Center Manager, the bus driver will be responsible for transporting assigned children, parents and staff on routes on a daily basis according to specific time schedules. Transportation activities include but not limited to: transporting participants to and from the primary child care centers, field trips, extracurricular activities and other locales as required.

The Bus Driver provides safe, efficient transportation and provides support to the center as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to):

Behavior Standard – 50% of Position

Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.

Attendance Standard

Maintains excellent punctuality and attendance

Fundamental: Day to Day Activities

• Transports children, parents, and staff in a safe manner to and from the primary childcare centers, field trips and other designated locals.
• Performs maintenance and safety checks on a daily basis in accordance with ESNG transportation plan
• Reports all accidents to ESNG supervisors and other proper authorities in accordance with policies
• Provides first aid and emergency assistance to children/adults as needed.
• Completes daily operational data sheets, submits as required

Communications/Public Relations

• Attend meetings as needed with center manger and field operations manager to review policies, procedures and their implementation
• Promote ESNG and its values and mission

Monitoring

Completes a weekly report for the Center Manager and Field Operations Manager

Record Keeping

• Maintains all necessary documents
• Organize and submits all invoices

Compliance

Follows all appropriate regulations related to proper operations of school buses

Learning and Growth

• Participates in all mandatory Easter Seals trainings to include pre-service, in-service and other educational programs and trainings
• Completes the minimum number of training hours required by DHR, OSR, Georgia Pre-K and Head Start

OTHER DUTIES:

Performs other duties as required by management.

Note: A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required for this position.

Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Bus Driver (Part-Time):

• A High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid State of Georgia, Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), P&S endorsements
• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must pass the Drug Test.
• Must pass pre-employment tests if applicable.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the assigned functions responsibly.
• Must possess effective communications skills..
• Must possess a satisfactory MVR report..
• Must provide the Field Operations Manager with a Motor Vehicle Report yearly.
• Must maintain yearly physical and drug screening requirements .
• Must be able to attend night meetings, and travel out of the area as necessary.
• Must possess the ability to move/lift children up to age five (5).
• Must possess the ability to perform basic first aid to children.
• Must possess basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance.

*Equal Opportunity Employer