Head Start Teacher Aide/Bus Driver
Job in
Ellington, Tolland County, Connecticut, 06029, USA
Listing for:
Scmcaa Head Start
Full Time
position
Listed on 2025-12-31
Job specializations:
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Child Care/Nanny
Child Development/Support, Preschool / Daycare
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Education / Teaching
Child Development/Support, Preschool / Daycare
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 USD Yearly
USD
60000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Head Start Teacher Aide / Bus Driver
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Teacher Aide/Bus Driver
Salary Range: 7
Supervisor: N/A
Work Station: Classroom/Bus
Reports To: Teacher
Site Supervisor
Education Manager
Transportation Manager
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Head Start Teacher Aide/Bus Driver is responsible for assisting the Teacher in carrying out daily activities designed to provide for the physical, emotional, nutritional, social and intellectual development of the children within an environment that is safe, healthy and conducive to learning.
The Head Start Teacher Aide/Bus Driver is responsible for safely transporting the Head Start children to and from the center following a pre-determined route, monitoring the passengers and their safety, maintaining the cleanliness and monitoring the vehicle safety.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Work as a team with other teaching staff and assist with daily activities in the Head Start center as required.Develop weekly lesson plans and activities as needed to meet children’s individual needs.Perform teaching tasks as outlined in curriculum and performance standards.Assist with all requirements of teaching position, including home visits, screening and assessment of children and other required documentation and duties.Perform duties of the teacher, when necessary due to teacher’s absence.Maintain safe driving habits and an atmosphere on the bus conducive to safety. Posts and explains passenger regulations and is responsible for enforcing them.Administer first aid in case of injury, handles all emergency situations including vehicle evacuation. Maintains current emergency information on all children and adults in the vehicle at all times.Responsible for controlling all passengers on the vehicle and for ensuring that safety restraints are used for everyone. There should be a positive atmosphere on the vehicle that will provide for learning in a safe and healthy environment.Never leave a child unattended on the vehicle at any time.Assist children and their parents on and off the bus. Make sure a responsible person, listed as approved to pick up child, is home to receive the child. Take a child into a child care center, if needed, and assure child is with responsible staff person.Maintain a clean and safe vehicle.Conduct daily vehicle inspections, pre-trip and post trip inspections, and report and concerns to Area Supervisor.Obey all state, county and local driving regulations.Cell phone Usage while driving is prohibited.Report all accidents to supervisor immediately.Maintain required documentation concerning mileage, maintenance costs, etc.Provide communication between staff and parents concerning children. Relay messages between parents and Center Staff. Be positive with parents and children as the program’s first and last contact of the day.Drive bus for field trips, and other trips.Use the bus for official Head Start and agency business only. The vehicle is not to be used for breaks, personal errands, etc.Participate in appropriate Head Start training. Attend parent committee meetings, center staff meetings, in-service training, and other training as required or requested by management staff and/or supervisor.Ensure that emergency supplies are maintained and properly stored in accordance with agency policy and procedures. Ensure that communication system is tested regularly and kept in working order. Communication system is utilized for Head Start business only.Work cooperatively with all Head Start staff.Plan the most efficient route, in cooperation with other center staff, taking weather conditions into consideration, and make all designated stops unless otherwise advised by Center Staff.Understand responsibility of being a mandated reporter for Child Abuse and Neglect. Read and understand Child Abuse and Neglect Policy. Failure to follow reporting procedures, including incidents involving other staff members, may result in termination.Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors.KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND ABILITIESHigh school diploma or equivalent.Possess or obtain a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Must begin CDA classes within six months of hire date.Knowledge of program curriculum,…
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