Driver

KinderCare Education LLC; Folcroft (Delaware County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Discounted child care

Generous paid time off

Education assistance and reimbursement

Life insurance and disability benefits

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

KinderCare Education is hiring a Driver to safely transport staff and children to and from school, field trips and other locations. You will ensure safety during transport, follow childcare regulations, and assist with daily center tasks under the Center Director’s guidance.

The role requires a valid license, 21+ years old, and flexible hours. CPR/First Aid preferred; English literacy and good communication are essential. Prior transporting children is a plus.

Qualifications

• A love for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day.
• Current driver's license with <=3 moving violations in 3 years (no DUI).
• Must be 21+ and able to drive center vehicles.
• CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to work flexible hours and assignments.
• Good verbal, listening, and written communication skills.
• At least two years of experience transporting children preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds in some settings.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and supervision of children during transport to schools, field trips and locations.
• Comply with regulations regarding the care of children.
• Keep the Center Director informed of care and safety information.
• Help with and take on other daily center duties as needed.
• Transport center vehicle for servicing (oil change, state inspections, etc.).
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, center events, and parent meetings.

Skills

Love for children

Valid driver's license

21+ years old

CPR and First Aid

Flexible hours

Verbal/written communication

Transporting children experience

English proficiency

Job description

KinderCare Education is the nation's leader in early childhood education. We nourish curiosity through purposeful experiences to create a future full of lifelong learners. From our National Support Center, to the classrooms where learning comes to life, we're united by a passion to create a world of learning, joy and adventure for more than 161,000 children ages six-weeks through 12 years every day.

Make the wheels on our bus go round and round - join the KinderCare Education team as a Driver! As a Driver, you are responsible for safely transporting staff and the children we serve to and from school, field trips and other locations.

When you join our team as a Driver you will:

• Ensure the safety and supervision of children during transport to schools, field trips, and other locations as approved by the Center Director
• Comply with KinderCare Education and all governmental regulations regarding the care of children
• Keep the Center Director informed of any necessary information regarding the care and safety of children
• Help with and take on responsibility in other daily center duties, as needed
• Transport center vehicle for servicing (oil change, state inspections, etc.), as needed
• Attend and participate in all staff meetings, center events, and parent/customer meetings, as requested

Required Skills and Experience:

• A love for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day
• Current driver's license required with no more than three moving violations in the past three years (no alcohol or drug related convictions)
• Must be at least 21 years of age and able to drive center vehicles
• CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain
• Must be able to work flexible hours and assignments
• Good verbal, listening, and written communication skills
• At least two years of experience transporting children preferred
• The ability to lift up to 40 pounds is strongly desired and may be required to work in some classrooms or in the kitchen
• Ability to speak, read, and write English

The benefits our career professionals enjoy:

In addition to a rewarding career where you help shape children's futures, KinderCare Education provides a competitive compensation package. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental and vision
• Discounted child care
• Generous paid time off
• Education assistance and reimbursement
• Medical expense reimbursement/ Life insurance/Disability benefits/ Health and wellness programs
• 401(k) savings and investment plan with employer match

KinderCare Education employs more than 32,000 team members across 1,700 locations nationwide. Our devoted family of education providers leads the nation in accreditation and includes KinderCare Learning Centers, KinderCare Education at Work, Champions Before- and After-School Programs, Cambridge Schools ™ , Knowledge Beginnings and The Grove School.

KinderCare Education is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.