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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Bethel, Connecticut

About this job

Job Summary

Transport children and staff to schools, field trips, and other locations as approved by the Center Director. Provide supervision and direction to children.

Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions

These are the basic expectations for Drivers. Of course, creative and new ways to meet or exceed expectations are encouraged, so long as the required essential functions are also met.

* Transporting children and staff

* May engage with current and prospective parents and family members and is responsive to their needs

* Complies with KLC and all governmental regulations regarding the care of children

* Keeps the Director informed of any necessary information regarding the care and safety of children

* Understands responsibilities as a mandated reporter

* Completes timely and accurate documentation according to KLC and other licensing or regulation requirements

* Assists and accepts responsibility in other daily center duties that might be temporary in the event other personnel are not available

* May be required to transport center vehicle for servicing (oil change, state inspections, etc.)

* Attends and participates in all staff meetings, center events, and parent/customer meetings as requested

Skills, Education, and Experience

Required

* Current driver's license required with no more than 3 moving violations in past three years (no alcohol or drug related convictions)

* Ability to drive center vehicles

* CPR and First Aid certification required

Preferred

* 2 years of experience transporting children highly desirable

* Must be at least 21 years of age

* Ability to respond appropriately in an emergency situation required

* Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to changing situations

* CDL highly desirable

* Ability to be flexible in assignment and work hours required

* Good verbal, listening, and written communication skills required

Work Environment/Physical Demands

* Must be able to adapt and excel in a continuously changing, fast-paced environment, and make the children's needs their primary focus.

* Must be able to fully engage in physical activity. They must be able to kneel, stoop, sit on the floor, stand for a long time, and demonstrate and engage in activities like jumping, dancing, walking, and running.

* The ability to lift up to 40 pounds is strongly desired and may be required to work in some classrooms or in the kitchen.

* Work is primarily performed at the site. Daily outdoor work is required but work is otherwise indoors. Work is sometimes performed off site for field trips.

* Must be able to see and hear well enough to monitor classrooms and playgrounds to keep children safe at all times.

Knowledge Universe 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.