Preschool & Schoolage Teacher/ Van Driver

Kiddie Academy; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiddie Academy is seeking a Vehicle Driver and School Age Preschool Teacher in Fontana, CA. This role involves transporting children to school and field trips while maintaining safety and attendance records, and supporting classroom activities with preschool-aged learners.

The position requires a valid driver's license, knowledge of DOT guidelines for child transport, and credentials or 12 ECE units. You will coordinate with the Program Director and contribute to a nurturing learning environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Preschool Teacher.
• Strong understanding of child development and preschool methods.
• Excellent communication with children and parents.
• CPR certification.
• Valid teaching permit or credential or 12 ECE units plus teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Drives approved vehicle to transport children to/from school and field trips.
• Maintains attendance and enrollment records for school-age children.
• Ensures children are secured in seat belts and monitors comfort and safety.
• Performs daily vehicle checks and notifies director of maintenance needs.
• May assist teachers with supervision as needed.

Skills

Preschool teaching

Child development understanding

Excellent communication

CPR certification

Teaching permit/credential or 12 ECE

Education

12 ECE units

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Vehicle Driver and School Age Preschool Teacher

About Kiddie Academy

Kiddie Academy is a trusted leader in early childhood education. With over 330 locations across the country, we’re proud to create a nurturing environment where children thrive. Our curriculum, Life Essentials®, empowers children to grow emotionally, socially, and intellectually. Join our passionate team and make a lasting impact in the lives of young learners.

EMPLOYEE: Vehicle Driver and School Age Teacher

REPORTS TO: Program Director

JOB SUMMARY

Drives and maintains approved vehicles to transport children to and from school and Summer Camp field trips.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Follows Kiddie Academy® transportation guidelines.
• Drives approved vehicle to and from the academy and specified pick-up sites according to assigned route and schedule.
• Assists children as necessary in entering and exiting a vehicle.
• Takes attendance of children at each pick-up location. Make sure all children are accounted for. Follow the Van Procedures Agreement.
• Maintains a copy of enrollment record for each school-age child in vehicle with complete and updated emergency card information and child's photo.
• Ensures that all children are secured in an individual seat belt before the engine is started, if available. Regulates heating, lighting and ventilating for passenger comfort.
• Complies with local traffic regulations. Reports delays or accidents.
• Completes Daily Vehicle Checklist.
• Notifies the Director when maintenance is needed. Takes a vehicle for quarterly maintenance.
• Inspects vehicles and checks gasoline, oil, and water before departure.
• Cleans and services vehicles with fuel, lubricants, and accessories; checks tire pressure and adjusts mirrors.
• Keeps record of field trips and number of children.
• May assist teachers in supervising children as required.

Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Preschool Teacher.
• Strong understanding of child development and preschool educational methods.
• Ability to engage and earn the trust of young children.
• Excellent communication skills, both with children and parents.
• Calm, friendly, reliable, and a natural mediator between children.
• Certification in child CPR.
• A valid teaching permit or credential from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (e.g., Child Development Master Teacher Permit, or similar), or 12 ECE units and previous teaching experience.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other similar or related duties as necessary.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and knowledge of all Department of Transportation Guidelines for the transporting of children.
• He/She must meet all state and local requirements for the position, including Motor Vehicle Administration Check, physical and Criminal Background Check.
• Must be able to lift no less than 40 pounds on a consistent basis throughout the workday to at least waist high.
• -12 ECE units REQUIRED