Bus Driver I

Route Location:Vista, CA (MAAC North Campus)
**Hourly -**Bus Driver I: $24.54 - $29.16 DOE/Q
46 Week role

MAAC STORY
Since 1965, MAAC has been maximizing self-sufficiency with families and individuals through high-quality programs and advocacy in our communities. MAAC employs dedicated staff who provide life-changing services to thousands of individuals annually through programs in five core focus areas: Education, Economic Development, Health & Wellbeing, Housing, and Advocacy & Leadership Development. Through a wide variety of programs, MAAC has grown to become one of the largest nonprofit social service organizations in the community. Learn more about the great things happening with MAAC at http://www.maacproject.org/

DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Head Start (HS) and Early Head Start (EHS) are comprehensive federally funded school-readiness programs for low-income and special needs children that promote parents as the primary educator of the child. MAAC currently serves a diverse group of low-income children and their families in North County; the majority of the participating families are of Latino/Hispanic ethnicity. These programs ensure that children ages 0-3 (EHS) and 3-5 (HS) and their families are provided with comprehensive services to promote optimum physical, cognitive, social and emotional growth. MAAC’s California State Preschool program provides educational and developmental services to qualifying children ages 3 to 5; parents are encouraged to participate with their children and to be involved in their children’s development.

DEFINITION
Under direct supervision, the Bus Driver will operate a school bus providing transportation to children and families of the Head Start Program in accordance with state and local regulations; perform custodial duties as assigned: pick up and deliver food from the central kitchen to designated centers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Safely operates the bus on assigned routes within specified time frame
• Follows any program rules for conduct while operating the bus
• Communicates effectively with staff, parents, and children
• Maintains accurate records of daily transportation of children and daily operation of bus
• Assists in the development of safe bus routes
• Conducts daily safety and vehicle condition inspections
• Accurately reports and follows up on all vehicle defect reports
• Provides scheduled bus evacuation training to children, staff, and parents
• Provides a positive and supportive environment for the children
• Performs basic center custodial duties as assigned
• Attends required training’s, meetings, and conferences
• Performs other related duties as assigned

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATION

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid California Driver’s License, Class B at time of hire and maintained throughout employment
• Valid California school bus certification at time of hire and maintained throughout employment
• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) at time or hire and maintained throughout employment
• Applicants residing in Head Start center communities preferred
• Bilingual (English / Spanish) speaking, reading, and writing preferred

AND

Valid CPR, First Aid, and Food Handlers certifications must be obtained within first two months (2) of employment and maintained throughout employment (paid, designated training available through MAAC). In the event employees do not attend the scheduled training, they must obtain the cards through outside resources and costs will not be reimbursed. The certifications must be obtained and maintained within prescribed timelines.