Head Start Substitute Bus Driver Position is On Call - $20.60/hour

PLEASE APPLY VIA OUR ONLINE APPLICATION AT

www.focaf.org Friends of Children and Families is a non-profit organization serving Ada and Elmore Counties specializing in services to pre-school children and their families. As a mission-based organization our employees positively impact children and families in our community by empowering them through early childhood education and family engagement.

JOB SUMMARY

Provides and ensures safe and efficient transportation of children to and from Friends of Children and Families (FOCAF) Head Start schools; performs related work as required. On-call position can be short-term or long-term.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

(not all inclusive)

• Performs pre & post trip inspections of bus. Safely transports children between pickup/drop off points and school and reports delays or accidents. Conducts or assists in conducting emergency evacuation practice monthly with all children. Creates route directional and updates as needed throughout the school year. Submits documentation for program state and federal requirements. Follows appropriate procedures if parents are not at stop at time of child's scheduled drop off. Ability to understand children's needs and be able to meet them. Partner with assistant teacher/ bus monitors to provide positive and safe experiences for children being transported. Actively participates in staff meetings, team to problem solve, reinforce teaming concepts, and implement program goals. Effectively and appropriately responds and communicates with parents, volunteers, bus drivers, and co-workers on a variety of different topics. Keeps immediate supervisor, and program leadership fully and accurately informed of all work related situations. Prioritizes and adjusts to the changing demands of the position. Handles and adapts to stressful situations. Remains up to date with policies and practices. On Call based on the needs of the program. Demonstrates commitment for professional development and continuous growth by actively seeking out and participating in training opportunities. Engages with supervisor and co-workers on constructive and timely feedback, accepting feedback as a growth opportunity, and is open to continuous improvement for oneself and the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be 21 years of age per DOT Regulation # 391.11 (B)(1). Possession of a Commercial Driver's License issued by the State of Idaho with passenger and school bus endorsements and a clean driving record Graduation from high school or possession of a GED. Must register on the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.

PLEASE APPLY VIA OUR ONLINE APPLICATION AT

www.focaf.org Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer