Transporation Aide (48258)

E CENTER•Yuba City, CA

7d•$18 - $22

About The Position

Under the direction and general supervision of the Center Director, has primary responsibility for providing transportation of Migrant & Seasonal Head Start children in compliance with all laws, regulations, and program policies, procedures and practices. Maintains positive working relationships with supervisors, coworkers and families. Attends any and all required trainings. Follows all Head Start Performance Standards, Agency and Program policies and procedures and other applicable Federal and State regulations to successfully accomplish Agency and Program goals and objectives. Adhere to agency confidentiality policy with respect to information and records concerning children, families and staff. Maintains professional and ethical standards in accordance with agency policy, code of conduct and legal requirements.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and comprehend documents such as safety rules.
Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively to parents or employees of organization.
Bilingual/biliterate (English/Spanish, English/Hmong or English/Punjabi) and/or other language ability may be required based on program needs.
Ability to add, subtracts, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Ability to compare rate, ratio and percent.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized or not standardized situation.
Possession of a valid drivers' license; current personal vehicle insurance or safe driving record sufficient to ensure insurability through Agency policy.
Possession of or ability to obtain Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certification within first sixty 60 days of work; must maintain current status.
State regulations require a physical examination, current tuberculosis test, and verified fingerprint and criminal record clearance before beginning work.
Knowledge of and sensitivity to diversity and understanding the needs of families from different cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Ability to problem solve and be proactive.
Ability to work and communicate effectively and professionally with coworkers, parents, children and members of the community.
Ability to travel occasionally within and outside the Head Start service area.
Ability to learn and comply with Head Start Performance Standards, Federal, State and local laws concerning the operation of child care centers.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, distant vision, color vision peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Assists in maintaining busses in safe operational readiness at all times using agency.
Assists in the safe transportation of children and/or families to and from childcare center and locations designated for Program sponsored activities in accordance with assigned schedule.
Assists with transporting busses to and from repair and maintenance appointments as assigned.
Ensures compliance with all safety laws and precautions, seating charts, car seat use, safety equipment, child records, etc.
Maintains a safe and positive environment during transportation.
Provides supervision and guidance as needed.
Notifies supervisor of any unsafe vehicle condition or needed maintenance.
Participates fully and works cooperatively as a team member; addresses complaints and works to resolve problems effectively and efficiently.
Explains procedures to children and assist in conducting emergency drills and monitor first aid kit, monthly.
Helps to maintain current, accurate and written reports as assigned.
Maintains nurturing relationships with children that support self-esteem and promote development through supervision, guidance, interaction, and appropriate activities.
Other duties as assigned within the scope of position classification.
Assists with inspection and maintains busses in safe operational readiness at all times.
Assists with maintaining current, accurate, organized, written records and reports, as required.
Supports classroom activities as assigned.
Other duties as assigned within the scope of position classification.