Driver (After School Program)

Horizon Education Centers; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Paid time off

Tuition programs

Job summary

Horizon Education Centers in Cleveland, OH is hiring an afternoon School Age Driver to transport children to and from our Triskett Station childcare center and on field trips.

This role supports safe daily transportation, supervision of children, and teamwork with teachers and staff. CDL not required; you must be 21+, have a clean driving record, and pass background checks and trainings. Opportunities for additional hours in summer camp.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must be 21 years of age with a valid license and a clean driving record (no more than 4 points).
• Experience or interest in child development preferred.
• Willingness to update training and knowledge of licensing rules and industry trends.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments and assignments.

Responsibilities

• Drive 14-passenger school minibus and/or 6-passenger minivans. (No CDL required)
• Care for and supervise children at all times in accordance with licensing standards
• Work as part of a team with teachers, leads, center staff and the director
• Assist in documentation for attendance and transportation services
• Build positive relationships with children, families and staff through prompt, cheerful service
• Seasonal field trips and supervision of children during events
• Bus inspections, mileage logs, and bus cleaning
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality of personnel and family information
• All other duties as needed/assigned

Skills

Safe driving

Childcare support

Team collaboration

Documentation

Vehicle inspections

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Triskett Station Horizon Education Centers - Cleveland, OH 44111Salary Range: $16.50 - $16.50 HourlyDo you enjoy driving? Horizon is looking for experienced drivers to transport children to and from school and our childcare centers, and on field trips during breaks and summer.

For over 46 years, Horizon has been at the forefront of providing high-quality care and education, significantly shaping the lives of children. Horizon offers programs for children 6 weeks to 14 years of age.Our Mission:to provide high-quality early childhood education, care, and youth development programs. Horizon Education Centers proudly serves a range of communities in Cleveland, Elyria, Lorain, North Olmsted, Berea, Parma, and Lakewood. These primary communities are at the heart of our commitment to early childhood education.

School Age Driver

Location Currently Hiring:

Triskett Childcare Center in Cleveland, Ohio -afternoon only 1:30pm until 4:30pm school year (possible fulltime hours during summer camp)

If you are looking for a few more hours you may be able to work from 4:30pm to 6pm in the school age rooms after the bus run is over.

**Drivers are required to care for and monitor the children on the field trip.

Wage Information: Pay rate of $16.50 per hour (a split shift of more than a 3-hour timespan in between has an added incentive of a $1 per hour)

Reports to: Center Director

Hours: 1:30pm until 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. Hours may adjust to meet specific site hours. Some locations may have opportunities to work until 6pm with school-age children as well.

Job Description:

• Drive 14-passenger school minibus and/or 6-passenger minivans. (No CDL required)
• Responsible for the care and supervision of childrenat all times in accordance with licensing standards and best practices
• Work as part of a team with other teachers, leads, center staff and the director
• Assist in documentation for attendance and transportation services provided
• Build positive relationships with children, families and other staff members through prompt and accurate response and service, cheerful and professional attitude, and problem-solving spirit
• Seasonal requirements would include field trips, additional destination trips, and supervision of the children during the event
• Bus inspections, maintaining of mileage log, and bus cleaning is required
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality with personnel and family information
• All other duties as needed/assigned

QualificationsQualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• MUST be 21years of age and have a current license with a clean driving record (no more than 4 points) to drive Horizon, training provided. Drivers must be licensed for a minimum of 5 years.
• Some training, experience and/or interest in child development preferred
• Willingness to update job knowledge with required training, DCY licensing rules and SUTQ professional development opportunities, and industry trends
• Must be able to adapt quickly to changing environments and assignments as required
• We seek someone who is prompt and reliable and who possesses a genuine love of children
• Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 40 lbs. as required
• Must be able to pass background checks and physical/ medical screening as required

Employee Benefits:

• Medical coverage for employees who work 30+ hours a week, year-round
• Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance for year-round, full-time or part-time 20+ hours per week
• Virtual Health Care and Mental Health Care for year-round or seasonal employees, full-time or part-time 20+ hours a week
• Pre-paid employment screenings/onboarding, including, but not limited to, fingerprints, and physical/immunization for all employees
• Paid Time Off (after 90-day probationary period) and Holiday Pay (after your 1st full pay period for New Hires)
• Paid professional development for full or part-time positions
• Learn and Earn Tuition Programs for year-round full-time or part-time 20+ hours per week positions
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with match options after a year of employment for year-round, full-time or part-time 20+ hour positions
• Discounted childcare for all full-time, part-time or seasonal positions (must apply or prove not eligible for publicly funded childcare)