Van Driver​/Before & After School

About Us

Day‑Star Christian Academy, Inc. is a small but dynamic faith‑based childcare center with a strong staff of educators impacting the lives of children one family at a time through excellent educational experiences and sound doctrine based on God’s word.

Position:
Van Driver

Location:

Atlanta, GA

Job Type: Part‑time

Pay: $12.00 – $14.00 per hour

• Provide children with a safe and healthy riding experience.
• Drop off and pick up children from the center, homes, and local elementary schools following the pre‑assigned route and schedule.
• Follow all traffic safety laws and the specific requirements for each school’s drop‑off and pick‑up processes.
• Interact with and oversee school‑age children during both indoor and outdoor activities as required by the program.
• Assume primary responsibility for developing a schedule, structured activities, and providing guidance and homework assistance for school‑aged children.
• Work assigned hours consistently, be punctual, and maintain a warm, friendly personality with exemplary customer‑service skills.
• Keep children engaged throughout before‑school and after‑school periods.
• Use excellent organizational, classroom‑management, and time‑management skills to handle confidential information and communicate effectively.
• Work with staff, children, and families from diverse backgrounds and circumstances.
• Manage daily tasks in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment while paying close attention to details.
• Be available Monday through Friday from 6:30 am–8:00 am for before‑care pick‑up/drop‑off and 1:30 pm–4:30 pm for after‑school pick‑up/drop‑off, with occasional availability for field trips outside these windows.
• Participate in mandatory monthly staff meetings.

• Be 25 years of age or older (for insurance purposes).
• Hold a valid driver’s license and maintain an excellent driving record.
• Be able to lift up to 35 pounds as needed in daily activities and emergency situations.
• Hold or be willing to obtain a current age‑appropriate CPR/First Aid certification.
• Have good written and verbal communication skills.
• Stay current with all licensing and company policies and procedures.

Valid driver’s license and willingness to drive a 16‑passenger van. Minimum of a high school diploma or GED. At least three months of experience in a childcare setting working directly with school‑age children. Candidates with driving experience and who have earned a CDA, TCC, or TCD are preferred but not required.

• Completed application, cover letter and current résumé with references.
• In‑person interview (upon request).
• Orientation and training (upon job offer).
• Criminal background check and fingerprinting (upon job offer).
• Current CPR and First Aid for pediatrics and adults.
• Impeccable traffic and driving history.
• 2‑hour transportation safety training.

Reliability, accuracy, and thoroughness of work performed; interaction with team members, students, and families; building trust with children and families in the program.

• Bonus or performance‑based raise.
• Reduced rate for childcare.
• Free meals.
• Annual review for raises.
• Employee discount.
• On‑the‑job training.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Professional development assistance.

All selected candidates are required to successfully complete a criminal background check.

Report to Center and/or Project Directors. Work closely with other members of the Day‑Star Team.