POSITION SUMMARY:
The CARE Driver reports to the Recreation Program Specialist and requires a highly motivated person who has a passion for serving children.
As a CARE Driver, this person will be responsible for safely driving children to or from school, while maintaining good relationships and boundaries with each child involved.
Successful candidates will be responsible, dependable, and enjoy working with school-age children.
Starting hourly rate is $14/hr.
Hours: Available shifts are 7am-9:30am and 2pm-4:30pm Monday - Friday
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum:
Have a clean driving record.
Ability to drive 15 passenger van or noncommercial vehicle
Exhibit excellent verbal interpersonal communication skills to facilitate effective interactions with staff, children, parents, and school staff.
Sensitivity to the needs of children and staff, from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds.
Valid North Carolina state driver’s license.
Ability to lift up to 40lbs.
Preferred:
AAS Degree in Child Care or Education
At least 12 months of prior Childcare experience preferred
First aid/CPR Certification
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Transport children to or from school.
Preform daily checks of a vehicle's tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, fuel, and safety equipment to ensure that everything is in working order.
Report any van malfunctions or needed repairs.
Refill gas as needed.
Comply with traffic regulations in order to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner.
Help children follow safety rules while boarding and exiting vans, and while escorting children across roads and parking lots.
Complete van checks to ensure all students and items have made it off the van.
Maintain Attendance records of children getting on and off the van.
Keep van interiors clean for passengers.
Build positive relationships with parents, staff, and volunteers.
Maintain strict confidentiality, objectivity, and professional boundaries with children, and staff
Attend and actively participate in quarterly staff meetings and accept responsibility for the development of positive team relationships.
Other duties as assigned.
The Town of Holly Springs provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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