Bus Driver Floater

Bus Driver Floater

Community Action is a non-profit organization that provides critical services to low-income families in the areas of housing, homeless services, economic empowerment, family development, and early childhood care and education. Community Action leads the way to eliminate conditions of poverty and create opportunities for people in the Washington County area. Be the change you want!

Community Action is seeking a dedicated and safety-focused Bus Driver Floater to join our team! In this vital role, you'll transport children enrolled in our Head Start program during the school year (August-May), ensuring their safe and timely arrival while adhering to all Head Start Performance Standards and Oregon Department of Education regulations. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a direct impact on the lives of young children and their families in our community.

Abbreviated Duties List :

• Safe Transportation : Drive school bus routes, ensuring the safest and most efficient path for children.
• Timely Arrivals : Maintain strict adherence to bus schedules for timely pick-up and drop-off.
• Child Safety : Consistently account for all children, ensuring proper release to authorized guardians, and enforcing safety policies on the bus.
• Vehicle Maintenance : Perform daily bus inspections, report any damage or malfunctions promptly, and keep the bus interior clean.
• Communication : Communicate effectively with teaching staff about children and deliver program materials to parents.
• Compliance : Maintain required paperwork for bus maintenance and Head Start program requirements.
• Team Support : Cover Bus Monitor duties as needed to support program operations.
• Adherence to Standards : Strictly follow all safety policies, program / agency code of ethics, and workplace behavior standards.

Abbreviated Requirements :

Licenses and Certifications (or acquired within the specified timeframe) :

What Will Make You Stand Out :

To be offered any position within our Head Start program, you must be currently enrolled in Oregon's Central Background Registry. If you are not currently enrolled, you may still be considered for this position, but no offer of employment may be extended to you until this requirement has been completed. For information on how to enroll in Oregon's Central Background Registry, please visit childcareinoregon.org or call the Office of Child Care at 1.800.556.6616.