Bus Driver

9970 Medlock Bridge Rd, Johns Creek, GA 30097

The Bus Driver plays a crucial role in ensuring the safe transportation of children to and from the childcare center, adhering to Texas Minimum Standards, and maintaining a positive and nurturing environment during transit. This position requires excellent driving skills, strong communication abilities, and a genuine commitment to children's safety and well-being.

• Understand and comply with Ivy Kids Brand Standards and Texas Minimum Standards.
• Safely operate a school bus, adhering to all traffic laws and regulations, as well as Texas Minimum Standards.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all children during transportation, including proper use of safety restraints, monitoring behavior, and maintaining a calm and secure atmosphere.
• Develop and follow designated routes for transporting children to and from the childcare center.
• Perform daily checks on the bus to ensure it is in proper working condition, reporting any issues or concerns to the Center Director.
• Be prepared to handle emergencies or accidents during transit, including knowledge of emergency procedures, first aid, and evacuation protocols.
• Maintain open and clear communication with childcare center staff regarding transportation schedules, route changes, and any incidents or concerns that may arise.
• Keep accurate records of daily transportation attendance as defined by the transportation procedure.
• Demonstrate professionalism, patience, and a positive attitude when interacting with children, and staff.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities related to bus safety, child passenger safety, and other relevant topics to enhance job performance and ensure compliance with state regulations.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.
• Understand and adhere to Ivy Kids Personnel Policies.
• Ensure proper dress code at all times.
• Maintains cleanliness and follows a 4-step sanitation process and cleaning checklist.
• Is aware of children’s allergies.
• Ensure incident reports are completed if needed.
• Be regular in your attendance at work.
• Communicates appropriately with potential and current families.
• Maybe required to work after hours or weekends for center events, trainings, etc.
• Maybe required to come in early or stay late as per center’s needs.

• Valid Driver’s License and ability to operate a school bus.
• Clean driving record with no history of serious traffic violations or accidents; excellent driving skills, and knowledge of traffic laws and regulations.
• Must be able to pass the background check.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be able to repeatedly bend, stoop and run; must repeatedly lift and carry children up to 50 pounds depending on the age and weight of the child.
• Must be able to effectively interact and communicate with children and parents.