Child Care Bus Driver - Class C-CDL

Job Description

Job Description

General Description:

A Creative World Bus Driver is responsible for providing a safe transportation experience in
accordance to Creative World policies and procedures and licensing regulations.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Greet the children and their families warmly and with enthusiasm each day.
• Maintain vehicle in a safe, clean and operating condition.
• Ensure children are supervised at all times.
• Maintain all required record keeping such as transportation logs, attendance sheets,
transition sheets, medication forms, accident and incident reports, etc.
• Complete bus attendance each time a child loads or unloads the vehicle.
• Complete a visual sweep of the vehicle after unloading and make sure another teacher
or member of management completes the second sweep.
• Complete pre-trip inspection on vehicle daily.
• Complete emergency evacuations of bus and record information.
• Check oil and other fluids each time vehicle is filled.
• Maintain required vehicle safety equipment.
• Follow all van/bus safety rules and procedures.
• Establish routines and use positive and constructive guidance methods to reinforce
appropriate behavior with children.
• Work cooperatively and effectively as a team member by communicating and
contributing information on a continuous basis.
• Maintain open, friendly, and cooperative relationship with each child’s family and
encourage their involvement in the program.
• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
• Continue professional development through attending workshops, conferences and
other staff development.
• Report to Director or Leadership Team any special needs or problems with children,
their family or other staff members.
• Perform general custodial responsibilities for bus.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Required Skills and Abilities:
• Experience transporting children in a bus.
• Knowledge and experience working with children.
• Hold current certification in First Aid as well as Infant and Child CPR.
• Ability to be perceptive and aware of all children in your care at all times.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of children, families, co-workers, and the school.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the children and the school.
• Meet education and experience requirements of state licensing regulations.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Must be at least 23 years of age with a High School Diploma or GED.
• Hold a valid driver’s license which meets state requirements for size and type of vehicle
driving.
• Must meet guidelines and restrictions outlined by school’s insurance company.
• Must meet the state licensing requirements for a bus driver.
• Be substance free, including over the counter medications that might impair driving
ability. Willing to submit to a drug test, if requested.
• Provide current driving record.
• A positive, smiling attitude.
• Good mental and physical health.
• Must acquire physical and TB test as required by state licensing regulations.
• Be familiar with and follow the state licensing regulations and the Creative World Policies and Procedures.
• Complete the Creative World and state licensing training requirements.
• Undergo required background checks and screenings.
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written).
• Ability to see children and their environment and hear all types of sounds.
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
• Ability to routinely lift up to 40 pounds, move furniture, sit on the floor or child sized
furniture, and sustain long hours of active work such as bending, standing, or walking.
• Willingness to work in environment where they may come in contact with children who
are ill and/or contagious.
• Be prepared to handle accidents and emergencies at any time.