Van Driver / Teacher's Assistant

Job Type
Full-time
Description
This would be a Full Time position
Hours are Monday-Friday from 7:30am-3:30pm
Learn. Teach. Repeat. Be the Team. Deliver Excellence. We strive to be leaders in providing an educational and nurturing environment.
We are looking for a Driver of a 12-passenger van/mini-bus, driving students to and from the Before & After School program and engaging students in learning for the remainder of the shift.
A typical day for a Van Driver/Teacher's Assistant will include:

• Driving company vehicle to and from schools and/or field trips.
• Monitoring the behavior of all children in the vehicle.
• Operating vehicle safely at all times in accordance with all traffic and driving laws.
• Checking the condition of vehicle to ensure that everything is in working order.
• Working as a team with the Lead Teacher to provide a safe, healthy, structured, and welcoming environment to grow and learn.

Why you'll love us:
We invite you to join our growing community of teachers and hope you'll find a rewarding and fulfilling career with us.
We offer the following perks and benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• 401k with company match
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Child Care Discounts
• College Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical (Healthcare Benefits), Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Training/Professional Development opportunities

Learn more about our benefits at
Our learning centers are open between the hours of 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Monday - Friday. We have locations across Rhode Island. We have full time positions or part time positions (with flexible schedules available). Benefits vary for full time / part time positions.
Requirements
We are willing to train the right person! Our ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience working with School Age children.
We are looking for someone who has the following skills:

• A personal demeanor that is warm and friendly.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Organized and able to prioritize and multi-task.
• Team-oriented and willing to work with others.

A Chauffeur License is needed for this position. If you are interested - we will pay for the right candidate to get it!
Education Requirements

• High school diploma (or equivalent) or higher.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Able to engage in physical exercise with children (walking, running, crawling, bending, twisting).
• Visual and hearing acuity.
• Able to lift up to 40 pounds.

Other Qualifications

• 21 years of age or older.
• Able to read, write, speak and understand English, bilingual encouraged to apply.
• Must pass national criminal background/fingerprints check.
• Must pass Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) Clearance Request (CPS).

We hope you will join our team!
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Salary Description
$15-$17 an hour