Bus Driver (term position-school year)

Reports To: Aboriginal Head Start Program Assistant

Based at: 10105-97 Ave Grande Prairie, Alberta T8V-0N5

 

Job Purpose: To provide safe transportation for the program using the following responsibilities and accountabilities.

 

Qualifications:

• Valid class 2 or 4 drivers’ license

• Current drivers’ abstract

• S Endorsement – class 2

• Cleared Criminal Record and Child Intervention check

• Valid First Aid

• Strong organizational skills

• Professionalism (conduct and dress)

• Willingness and ability to work in a team environment and able to take direction

• Must enjoy working with young children

• Must be flexible and able to react in a calm and caring manner to unforeseen conflicts and situations that may arise

• Childcare certification an asset

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities to Program Assistant

• To report verbally on a daily basis to the Program Assistant

• To immediately report and discuss any concerns with the Program Assistant

• To immediately report any unusual incidents that may occur on the bus to the Program Assistant and document the same in the driver’s logbook

• To submit a weekly inspection report which includes the gas consumption and cost,  kilometers used per week, and children’s information

• To bring any other concerns that may arise to the Program Assistant

• Time off requests are to be submitted to the Program Assistant at minimum 2 weeks in advance

• Will notify all parents the night before or by 7:00 am the morning before pickups, should the bus driver fall unexpectedly ill

 

Responsibilities to the Bus

• Ensure the bus is maintained and in good working order

• Inspections are completed during specifically scheduled times throughout the year

• Maintain the cleanliness of the bus

• To ensure a record of vehicle inspections are maintained and carried out as necessary

• To install and maintain upkeep of all safety equipment; first aid kit, fire extinguisher, and cell phone as needed.

• Obey all traffic safety laws

 

Responsibilities to the Families

• To pick up and drop off children in a safe and secure manner

• Ensure there is a scheduled pick up/drop off time

• Treat all families/children with respect and patience

• Schedule bus monitors and give parents ample time for scheduled dates

• Orientate bus monitors at the beginning of the year

• Pick up and drop off bus monitors

• Transport families for special events

• Ensure transportation consent forms are signed by the parents/guardians at pick up or drop off

• Communicate with families as requested for program updates, as directed by office administration staff such as giving out information packages and documents

• Give appropriate notice if the bus is canceled for the day due to weather, illness, program closures etc., so families can be notified before scheduled pick up times.

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Responsibilities to the Program

• Close communication with all staff

• Ensure safety during drop off and pick up

• Be available for field trips as requested by classroom staff

• Attend meetings and/or training as requested by the Program Coordinator

 

General Responsibilities

• Ensure policies and procedures are followed at all times

• Follow all new policies as they arise from time to time

• Actively participate in program functions/events

• Give directions to the Bus Monitor to ensure all children are being supervised properly

• Maintain professional development through workshops, conferences, etc.

• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality of all information related to the children, staff, parents, GPFC

• Complete onboarding safety fitness training

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Please Submit a Cover Letter & Resume to admin@gpfriendship.com