Part Time Van Driver

Position Type:
Ministry
Date Posted:
7/26/2024
Location:
Loyola Academy
MISSION
Our mission is to form women and men for meaningful lives of leadership and service in imitation of Jesus Christ through a college preparatory education in the Jesuit, Catholic tradition. We strive to be a diverse and committed community responding to our God-given call to become women and men for others who are religious, intellectually competent, physically fit, loving, open to growth and committed to doing justice.
We seek a committed, faith-filled, academically qualified leader who is able to embody and advance the mission of the school as an apostolic work of the Society of Jesus and serve as a Part Time Van Driver. This is an eight-and-a-half-month, part-time, hourly staff position. The position can be filled by one driver for all or multiple days of the week, or by multiple candidates each driving one or multiple days of the week. At this time, we are seeking a driver for Mondays and Wednesdays only.
ROLE OF THE VAN DRIVER
This Van Driver will be responsible for safely transporting students after school from Loyola Academy to various Arrupe service sites around the Chicagoland area, ensuring their safety and well-being throughout the journey, and then driving the empty van back to Loyola Academy. The Arrupe service program is Loyola's after-school student volunteer program.
HOURS
This position's hours will be Monday and/or Wednesday on all school days the Arrupe service program is in session, upon hire through early May, starting at 3pm, and finishing upon return to Loyola Academy with the van, after dropping off students at their Arrupe service sites for that day. On days when the driver is needed, the driver will record a minimum of two hours. Depending on the number and location of the sites and the traffic that day, additional time may be required and would be paid for. This position's hours can accommodate a current faculty member's schedule and other commitments.
COMPENSATION: $35 hourly
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safely operate the van according to all traffic laws and company policies.
• Transport students to designated locations promptly and safely, approximately two hour shifts daily.
• Assist students in boarding and disembarking from the van.
• Maintain a clean and organized van interior.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the van to ensure it is in good working condition.
• Report any mechanical issues or concerns to the facilities department promptly.
• Follow designated routes and schedules.

REQUIREMENTS

• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Excellent driving skills and knowledge of traffic laws.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and responsibly.
• Ability to navigate routes with a keen sense of direction.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience as a driver or working with children.
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).

Loyola Academy offers its student body of 1950 a rigorous and relevant college preparatory curriculum, a highly developed arts program, an array of athletic and extracurricular activities, and a strong retreat and service learning program. As a Jesuit school, Loyola Academy strives to form young women and men for meaningful lives of leadership and service in imitation of Jesus Christ. It is presumed that all candidates for this position possess a strong desire to actively contribute to the furthering of Loyola Academy's mission.
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More information about the school is available at
Disclosure: The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the employee occupying this position or the only necessary skills. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.