Early Childhood Job Center

Job Category pay range: $16.91-$20.91 per hour

Salamanca, NY 

10 months, non-exempt

Generally, 7:00am-3:30pm Monday through Thursday, with one Friday afternoon per month, or Friday work when required training is scheduled.  This position is 32 hours per week. 

Responsible for the transportation of children and parents in center based program serving children 3-4 years old, operating a school bus in accordance with applicable laws. 

• Choice of 4 medical plans with 4 coverage options
• Tuition assistance and possible student loan forgiveness
• Assistance and financial support for obtaining credentials
• Generous leave time, including sick and personal paid time off (vacation for 12-month staff)
• 13 paid holidays per year
• Opportunity to contribute to a 403-b retirement plan with a 3% employer match
• Family-friendly schedule- we generally follow the school district calendar with paid breaks in November, December, February, and April
• Professional Development and Training provided
• One-on-one training for individualized growth 

Job Duties:  

1. Transport and supervise children, parents and other authorized persons to and from program activities in accordance with established routes and schedules.
2. Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections including but not limited to the Bus Interior Child Check Sheet to ensure No Child is left Behind on the Bus.  You are then required to sign off on said list. 
3. Ensure that the children are safely dismissed from the bus. 
4. Maintain medical release forms and classroom lists on the bus for use in emergencies.
5. Provide transportation of children, parents and other authorized persons for field trips and other Head Start approved activities.   
6. Ensure that bus is properly equipped with First Aid kits, fire extinguisher, and other related apparatus.