Job Application - The Willow Oaks Academy LLC

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VAN DRIVER

About the Role

As a Van Driver, you play a crucial role in ensuring the safe transportation of children to and from our childcare facility. Your commitment to safety and attention to detail are paramount in providing a secure and reliable transportation service for our young passengers.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and hazard-free transportation vehicle.

• Ensure children are received by authorized persons.

• Maintain stocked and securely mounted first-aid kit.

• Keep updated emergency contact information for children during transport.

• Prevent children from being left unattended in the vehicle.

• Obtain written permission from parents for transportation.

• Ensure proper restraint of children in vehicles.

• Ensure medication from parents is handed directly to the teacher.

• Stay informed of children's special needs.

• Maintain functional communication devices for emergencies.

• Assist as needed with arriving and departing procedures

• Assist with maintaining facility grounds and other miscellaneous duties

Minimum Qualifications

• 21 years or older, or a duly licensed school bus driver.

• Valid driver's license of the type required under North Carolina Motor Vehicle Law for the vehicle being driven or comparable license from the state in which the driver resides.

• Must have exceptional driving record 

• No convictions of Driving While Impaired (DWI) or any other impaired driving offense within the last 3 years.

• Eligibility to work with children in the state of North Carolina based on a criminal background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in transportation or a childcare-related field.

• Certification in CPR and First Aid.

• Knowledge of child safety protocols and procedures.

• Experience working with children with special needs or medical conditions.

• Strong communication skills for interacting with parents and caregivers.

• Ability to remain calm and composed in emergency situations.

• Familiarity with relevant laws and regulations regarding transportation and childcare.

• Training in crisis management or emergency response.

• Experience using communication devices such as two-way radios or mobile phones.

• Commitment to ongoing professional development and training in child safety practices.

  
  

Perks and Benefits

• Paid Vacation for qualifying employees

• 401(k) Matching

• Discounted Cost of Childcare

• Eligible for Bonuses

• Paid Holidays for qualifying employees

• Dental

• Get paid whenever you need with wages on-demand via ZayZoon. No need to wait until payday!

• Paid Training Hours