Job Description

SUMMARY
Transports children and staff to schools, field trips, and other locations as approved by the Center Director. Provides supervision and direction to children.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Meets expectations for delivering customer acquisition and retention, quality transportation, financial management, operational compliance, and other responsibilities as well as demonstrates expected behaviors.
• Transports children and staff.
• Provides care, support, direction, and supervision to children\
• May engage with current and prospective parents and family members and is responsive to their needs
• Complies with KLC and all governmental regulations regarding the care of children
• Keeps the Director informed of any necessary information regarding the care and safety of children
• Understands responsibilities as a mandated reporter
• Completes timely and accurate documentation according to KLC and other licensing or regulation requirements
• Assists and accepts responsibility in other daily center duties that might be temporary in the event other personnel are not available
• May be required to transport center vehicle for servicing (oil change, state inspections, etc.)
• Attends and participates in all staff meetings, center events, and parent/customer meetings as requested
   

Requirements: Skills, Education / Knowledge, Experience
EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE

• Current driver's license required with no more than 3 moving violations in past three years (no alcohol or drug related convictions)
• Ability to drive center vehicles
• CPR and First Aid certification required

EXPERIENCE

2+ years of experience transporting children highly desirable

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Ability to respond appropriately in an emergency situation required
• Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to changing situations
• CDL highly desirable
• Ability to be flexible in assignment and work hours required

COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Good verbal, listening, and written communication skills required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is primarily performed in the center environment, and transporting children in a van and/or bus. Centers are dynamic with a high level of activity. Work is also performed at (including driving to and from) community sites for field trips.

Incumbent must be able to:

• lift 40 pounds
• Stand up to 95% of the day\
• Assume postures in low level positions that best allow physical and visual contact with children
• Bend to perform various tasks numerous times throughout the day
• Stoop, sit on the floor
• Have the agility to move from a seated position to a standing position promptly to respond to emergency situations
• Perform all activities with children, i.e. jump, dance, walk, run, etc. for extended periods of time
• Must possess acceptable hearing and visual capabilities in order to monitor the environment and children's well being
• Incumbent will need to be flexible and be able to respond quickly and appropriately to changing situations
• Work hours may vary to meet the needs of the children

Knowledge Universe is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.