Head Start Bus Drivers

Summary
The Bus Driver will safely transport Head Start children and/or other authorized persons to designated locations. Duties
?Understands the Head Start Program transportation regulations, objectives, concepts, purpose and implementation.
?Becomes familiar with the bus route prior to the beginning of school year.
?Establishes a daily route to transport children to and from school and/or cafeteria.
?Conducts a daily inspection of vehicle prior to departure and document such.
?Transports children and their parents on field trips and parent activities.
?Responsible for normal operation of the vehicle and maintenance of various documentation such as bus logs, accident records, maintenance logs, and bus routes.
?Works in the center under the direction of the teacher on developmentally appropriate activities for 3- and 4-year-olds as required.
?Participates in staff and parent workshops.
?Maintains proper care of classroom equipment facilities.
?Attends parent meetings as required.
?Ensures that each child is accounted for by reconciling and maintaining a ?passenger on/off checklist?.
?Assists children in getting on and off the bus safely.
?Cleans Head Start bus daily.
?Releases children only to DESIGNATED person(s).
?Assists staff in receiving children during bus arrival and assist staff with assuring children?s departure on correct bus.
?Assists the staff in serving snacks and/or transporting lunch.
?Perform custodial services as required.
?Other duties may be assigned by administrators of Improvement Association. Requirements
?Must have current driver?s/commercial license to drive a school bus.
?Must communicate well with parents, Head Start staff, and children.
?Must maintain a good driving record.
?Must pass criminal background check
?Maintain current First Aid and CPR certification.