Head Start Bus Driver

4 months ago

Cincinnati, United States CHILD FOCUS INC Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Lead Bus Driver for Head Start Preschool Program

Location: 4629 Aicholtz Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45244 / Clermont County Area

Hours: Shifts range from 6:30 am – 5:30 pm. Multiple 1-hour routes per day based on location assignment.

Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or GED. Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Minimum five year’s driving experience.

Starting Salary : $18.97/hour. 25 – 29 hours per week.

Position: Seasonal

Start Date: August 5th, 2024

Child Focus is a nonprofit agency whose mission is to join with communities in improving the quality of life for children, families and adults. Child Focus is a leader in the industries of early childhood and behavioral health by creating responsive and innovative programs in collaboration with individuals, families, community agencies and institutions. Our early care and education, prevention and treatment programs improve coping mechanisms, provide support, promote school readiness and success and encourage growth and self-sufficiency for the children, families and adults in our community. Come be part of an agency that promotes healthy relationships, improves behavioral and emotional functioning, and drastically increase their likelihood of future success in school and in life

Job Responsibilities: Child Focus is seeking an experienced professional bus driver to serve as a Lead Driver dedicated to providing safe transportation service to children in our Head Start Preschool Program. The Lead Driver develops bus routes using the School Bus Manager system, creates excel spreadsheets and compiles transportation data for reports. The Lead Driver works closely with the State Highway Patrol for bus inspections and assists with managing bus maintenance needs. The Lead Bus Driver may assist with providing transportation training and mentoring other drivers. Lead Driver will work closely in a professional capacity with parents, children and staff. Will provide Pedestrian and School Bus Safety training to all children and their parents.

Preferred candidates will:

  • Drive bus for the purpose of transporting enrolled children in program on scheduled routes and/or field trips in a safe and timely manner.
  • Operate bus in accordance with safe and legal operating procedures as established by Ohio State Law.
  • Relate positively with young children and families
  • Work cooperatively with other team members
  • Arrange and maintain a daily schedule and detailed route in cooperation with the Assistant Director of Operations and center team.
  • Maintain necessary records and route information. Create documents using Word/Excel for reporting data information.
  • Maintain cleanliness of bus including interior, floors and windows.

Child Focus Excellent Benefits

Great Work Life Balance Employees are supported with flexible work schedules.

Growth and Advancement Opportunities. Leadership is committed to promoting from within and growing the next generation of leaders.

Personal and professional value in the work they do to support children, families and adults. Employees are highly engaged.

Free continuing education and clinical supervision for licensed employees. Child Focus financially supports employee’s professional development.

Competitive Salaries and Bonus Opportunities

  • Competitive salaries
  • Generous paid time off
  • Extended Illness benefits
  • 403(b) retirement plan with generous employer match
  • Federal Student Loan Forgiveness program eligibility and tuition reimbursement
  • Paid Apprenticeships and Internships
  • On-site childcare with employee discount
  • Employee wellness benefits




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