Job description

Overview:
Kids Klub provides quality care and education for children in kindergarten through 12 years old. Kids Klub operates before and after school programs within public elementary schools and full-time programs during school vacations, summer break and when school is not in session.

Responsibilities:
We are looking for a Driver of a 12-passenger van/mini-bus who would also be a Teacher Assistant when not driving.

The Driver will be required to perform the following duties including, but not limited to:

• Drive company van/mini-bus to and from schools and/or field trips
• Assist in the creation of a safe, healthy, structured and nurturing environment
• Monitor the behavior of all children including proper sitting, entering and exiting of the van
• Assume responsibility for ensuring that all children board and exit the van safely
• Use proper protocol as necessary when an emergency situation arises notifying the proper authorities including the Administrators and/or Home Office
• Operate van/mini-bus safely at all times in accordance with posted speed limits, parking restrictions, passing zones and all other traffic and driving laws
• Assume responsibility for ratio and head counts, school locations and children
• Check the condition of vehicle tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water and safety equipment to ensure that everything is in working order
• Help to supervise and interact with children to facilitate their play and learning
• Communicate positively with parents
• Support the implementation of the Therapeutic Child Care Services (TCCS) program
• Assist with the accreditation process as well as other quality initiatives
• Ability to attend meetings/trainings after normal business hours
• Other duties may be assigned as necessary

The Teacher Assistant will be required to perform the following duties including, but not limited to,:

• Assist in the creation of a safe, healthy, structured and nurturing environment
• Help plan and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum and assessment of children
• Help to supervise and interact with children to facilitate their play and learning
• Communicate positively with parents
• Support the implementation of the Therapeutic Child Care Services (TCCS) program
• Help prepare activities
• Serve meals to the children
• Help to keep the classroom clean, organized and maintained
• Drive company van/mini-bus to and from schools and/or field trips
• Monitors the behavior of all children including proper sitting, entering and exiting of the van
• Uses proper protocol as necessary when an emergency situation arises notifying the proper authorities including the Administrators and/or Home Office
• Operates van/mini-bus safely at all times in accordance with posted speed limits, parking restrictions, passing zones and all other traffic and driving laws
• Assumes responsibility for ratio and head counts, school locations and children
• Checks the condition of vehicle tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water and safety equipment to ensure that everything is in working order
• Assumes responsibility for ensuring that all children board and exit the van safely
• Attend meetings and trainings
• Assist with the accreditation process as well as other quality initiatives
• Other duties may be assigned as necessary

Education Requirements:

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
• Must participate in early childhood staff development program
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum one (1) year experience working with children in a supervised school age setting
• Strong communication skills
• Positive team player

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to be engaged in physical exercise with children such as walking, running, crawling, bending, twisting, etc.
• Must have visual and hearing acuity
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds

Other Requirements:

• Minimum 21 years of age
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English fluently
• Must possess a valid chauffer’s license and meet insurance required parameter for safe driving or obtain a chauffer's license prior to working.
• Must pass national criminal background/fingerprints check
• Must pass Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) Clearance Request (CPS)
• Available to work a flexible schedule between the hours of 7:00AM- 9:15am. and/or 2:15pm - 6pm., Monday – Friday. Combine both morning and afternoon for a Split-shift daily or just morning or just afternoons.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off

Grade levels:

• Elementary school

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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