Child Care Driver and Kitchen Assistant

Best Point; Cincinnati, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $300

Health, dental, and vision insurance

FSA and HSA plans with match

403b retirement plan with match

Tuition assistance

Public Loan Forgiveness eligibility

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Best Point Education & Behavioral Health is hiring a Child Care Driver & Kitchen Assistant in Cincinnati, OH. This full-time role combines transportation, food service, and classroom support to help our Early Childhood Education program thrive.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and basic computer skills. A $300 sign-on bonus is offered along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license with clean record required.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks daily.
• Basic computer skills including MS Office and Windows.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Experience with children in childcare or youth programs.
• ServSafe Manager Certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport children to and from local schools, field trips, and activities.
• Supervise children during transportation and ensure safe boarding/exiting.
• Complete vehicle inspections and safety checks; file reports as needed.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals; follow menus and food safety procedures.
• Assist with inventory, food ordering, and stock rotation.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely (dishwashers, steamers, ovens).
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized transportation and kitchen areas.
• Provide classroom support and help maintain appropriate child-to-staff ratios.
• Engage children in play and learning activities while promoting development.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Time management

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Windows

Job description

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Child Care Driver and Kitchen Assistant

Full Time Adminstration Cincinnati, OH, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1639

Salary Range: $16.00 To $18.00 Hourly

Are you passionate about working with children and creating a safe, nurturing environment where they can thrive? We are seeking a reliable, caring, and energetic Childcare Driver & Kitchen Assistant to support our Early Childhood Education program.

This unique role combines transportation, food service, and classroom support responsibilities, making it an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys variety in their workday and wants to positively impact the lives of children!

• Pay range of $16 - $18/hr depending on experience
• $300 Sign On Bonus
• Full benefits package includes:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • FSA and HSA plans with match
  • Retirement plan (403b) with match
  • Tuition assistance
  • Public Loan Forgiveness eligibility
  • Paid time off and holidays

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license with a safe driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks throughout the day.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Windows.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Experience working with children in a childcare, school, or youth program setting.
• ServSafe Manager Certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire).

What You'll Do

Transportation & Child Safety

• Safely transport children to and from local schools, field trips, and program activities using agency vehicles.
• Follow established transportation schedules and safety procedures.
• Supervise children during transportation and ensure safe boarding and exiting practices.
• Complete vehicle inspections, safety checks, and incident reports as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized bus environment.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks according to approved menus.
• Ensure proper food handling, storage, and sanitation procedures.
• Assist with inventory management, food ordering, and stock rotation.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely, including dishwashers, steamers, and convection ovens.
• Maintain compliance with local health department and food safety regulations.

Classroom Support

• Provide classroom assistance and teacher support as needed to maintain required child-to-staff ratios.
• Engage with children through play, learning activities, and daily routines.
• Promote children's social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development.
• Help create a safe, welcoming, and developmentally appropriate learning environment.
• Follow all licensing, accreditation, and quality standards.

Work Environment: Exposed to a combination of bus, office, school and mental health treatment environments. Exposed to children with behavior problems. May be exposed to shouting and clients who may be verbally and physically aggressive. May be exposed to blood or vomit and bodily fluids.

Physical Demands:The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend and lift up to 50 pounds. Must be capable of sustained exertion and be able to participate in the physical restraint techniques and exercises required to ensure safety of clients at all times.

Culture

Best Point Education & Behavioral Health is Greater Cincinnati’s most prolific non-profit specializing in education, behavioral and therapeutic health services and autism services for vulnerable, at-risk youth, their families, and caregivers. Best Point Education & Behavioral Health is proud to embrace our ideals of an equal opportunity workplace by actions as well as our words. We lead our community with respect and tolerance, internally and externally, and we expect our employees to embrace this ideal and express it in their day-to-day interactions.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against, based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category.