Working at Northern Virginia Family Service (NVFS) means doing work that matters every day because of the difference you will make in the lives of children and families in Northern Virginia. NVFS' breadth, depth and scope of services offer the resources and support to ensure that everyone in need, at every stage of life, maximizes their potential and fully contributes to a thriving community. At NVFS, we value the diversity of backgrounds, experience, perspectives, and skillsets that we collectively provide to our community, clients and coworkers. We celebrate and thrive on our differences and welcome everyone's unique contributions.
Join the NVFS Family: We are looking to hire a part-time CDL Bus Driver to join the NVFS Early Childhood Education/Head Start Center in Arlington! As the Bus Driver, you will be responsible for safely transporting children to and from Head Start (HS) sponsored activities and supporting families identified to have transportation as an ongoing barrier to full participation in the Head Start Program. As a representative of NVFS Head Start, you will serve as an advocate for child safety.
This is a part-time role working 20 hours/week.
Benefits and Compensation: We want you to be well, have work/life flexibility, grow your career with us, and have the resources and support you need. Check out our comprehensive benefit offerings here in support of various dimensions of your wellbeing. This position has an hourly rate of $20.84/hour.
In this role, you will:
- Drive school bus to designated locations
- Direct flow of traffic in and out of the parking lot of site location at peak parent drop off and pick up times that are designated by the Center Manager
- Support the implementation of Center Nutrition Services when not transporting staff, children, or parents on the bus
- Complete bus safety checks before leaving the parking lot daily and complete safety checks when buses return and children have departed
- Maintain cleanliness of buses and checks gas, oil, and water daily; report any needed repairs immediately to the Center Manager
- File all required reports and receipts
- Comply with all laws and regulations pertaining to the operations of a school bus in the state of VA and under HS performance standards; observe posted speed limits at all times and immediately report any accident or damage to the vehicle to the Center Manager
- Report any concerns about children or parent interactions to the Center Manager
Your Background: We understand that you may obtain skills through a variety of professional, personal, educational, and volunteer experiences.
- High school diploma
- Ability to operate a school bus in a safe and efficient manner in an urban environment
- Ability to understand directions, learn bus schedules, and respond to adjustments positively
- Experience working with young children aged 3-5 years
- Oral and written fluency in English; Spanish fluency preferred
- Attendance reliability
- Ability to follow the Head Start guidelines for working with children
- Ability to interpret documents such as safety rules and policy and procedures manuals
- Proficiency in usage of basic technological tools including laptops/computers, email, phones, and internet; working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Must be able to demonstrate and live the organizational values of Communication, Integrity, Respect, Collaboration, and Accountability
Additional Requirements:
- Successful completion of background checks required upon hire
- Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) from the state in which the driver resides that is specific to school bus licensure
- Must clear Motor Vehicle Record check and have valid U.S driver's license
- TB test and physical attestation, required upon hire and conducted yearly
- Drug testing
- Must be able to lift a child up to 50 lbs.
NVFS is committed to advancing equity, embracing diversity, and promoting inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. NVFS is an E-Verify participant and drug-free workplace.
NVFS values diversity in our workforce. We strongly encourage all interested individuals to apply, including people of color, all genders and gender identities, people of all abilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, other members of marginalized communities, veterans and national service alumni.