Child Care Bus Driver (AZ)

Job Description:
- Transport children and teachers to and from area schools, field trips and other destinations, following strict safety guidelines
- Facilitate field trips and other activities along with other Teachers
- Serve in the classroom as a Lead Teacher as needed
- Support the Preschool as directed by the Preschool Director
- Continually develop skills by attending at least 18 hours of job-related training annually
 
Benefits:
Sunrise Preschools offers an outstanding benefits package and competitive wages!
- Generous childcare discount
- Unique staff training program (find out more about Sunrise University)
- Vacation and Holiday pay
- Staff educational assistance
- Optional health and dental insurance
- Employer-paid basic life insurance and short term disability insurance
- Employer matching contributions to your 401k plan

Minimum Requirements:
- At least 25 years of age
- Possess a current driver license free of moving violations within the past two years
- Certified in First Aid and CPR
- Meet all Lead Teacher qualifications, including but not limited to:
- Documentation of High School diploma or equivalent
- At least 18 months experience with children in a group setting, or at least 6 months experience and 12 credit hours in early childhood education

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Establish routes, schedules and procedures with the school director to maximize safety of children. 
- Adhere to the established  schedule to the best of your ability.
- Observe all Department of Motor Vehicle rules and regulations and make sure all speed limits are observed.
- Complete a daily inspection of the bus, a weekly inspection of tires, oil, blades, etc. and report all bus maintenance issues to the Director. 
- Insure there is an adequate amount of fuel to complete the trip. 
- Ensure all state mandated items are present and in good working order. 
- Passenger Log forms should be completed as children arrive and depart the bus. 
- Keep the buss litter free and cleaned up after each bus run. 
- Ensure the safety of the children at all times.
- Meet and maintain all state licensing requirements/qualifications and comply with all CNI Policies and Procedures at all times. 
- Attend all staff trainings and pursue professional training when available.
- Maintain flexibility regarding the business demands of the school, including scheduled working hours and assignments.
- Assist in other areas as requested by management. 
- Be able to properly/safely lift amounts in accordance with the guidelines outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures of the department assigned. 
- Maintain a professional relationship with all personnel and business related associates.
 

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