BUS DRIVER-TEMP

MISSISSIPPI ACTION FOR PROGRESS INC; East Thomas (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

MISSISSIPPI ACTION FOR PROGRESS INC is seeking a school bus transport assistant to safely move children to Head Start centers. You will ensure proper child restraints, complete sign-in sheets, and deliver children to designated adults on the pickup list.

You will perform daily safety walks, communicate concerns to the Center Administrator, and help coordinate bus routes and paperwork. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, strong communication skills, basic math proficiency, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Basic math proficiency.
• Ability to maintain schedules for children and families.
• Knowledge of safety practices for preschoolers.
• Criminal History Registry clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Transport children to and from Head Start centers safely.
• Ensure seat belts or proper child restraints are used.
• Complete daily sign-on and sign-off sheets by name.
• Deliver each child to an authorized adult on the pickup list.
• Perform pre- and post-trip checks for safety and cleanliness.
• Coordinate paperwork flow between homes and Head Start sites.
• Assist in designing efficient bus routes and deliveries.
• Report any safety concerns to the Center Administrator.
• Record mileage and fuel usage; arrange for repairs as needed.
• Maintain interior and exterior cleanliness of the bus.

Skills

Communication skills

Basic math

Scheduling

Safety awareness

Child development knowledge

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.Perform a complete walk-thru of the bus after each route to ensure that no child or belongings are behind.MaintenancePerform a complete visual safety check of each bus driven on a daily basis, completing daily pre and post trip checklists.Keep interior of bus clean daily, and bus exterior as needed.Report any needed repairs and deliver bus to repair site.Record mileage and gas.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.Employment contingent upon the results of the following:Successfully passing the Criminal History Registry