Job Description Driver - ( 220000B2 ) **Description**

KinderCare Education is the nations leader in early childhood education. We nourish curiosity through purposeful experiences to create a future full of lifelong learners. From our National Support Center, to the classrooms where learning comes to life, were united by a passion to create a world of learning, joy and adventure for more than 161,000 children ages six-weeks through 12 years every day.

Make the wheels on our bus go round and round join the KinderCare Education team as a Driver! As a Driver, you are responsible for safely transporting staff and the children we serve to and from school, field trips and other locations.

**When you join our team as a Driver you will:**

Ensure the safety and supervision of children during transport to schools, field trips, and other locations as approved by the Center Director

Comply with KinderCare Education and all governmental regulations regarding the care of children

Keep the Center Director informed of any necessary information regarding the care and safety of children

Help with and take on responsibility in other daily center duties, as needed

Transport center vehicle for servicing (oil change, state inspections, etc.), as needed

Attend and participate in all staff meetings, center events, and parent/customer meetings, as requested

**Required Skills and Experience:**

A love for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day

Current drivers license required with no more than three moving violations in the past three years (no alcohol or drug related convictions)

Must be at least 21 years of age and able to drive center vehicles

CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain

Must be able to work flexible hours and assignments

Good verbal, listening, and written communication skills

At least two years of experience transporting children preferred

The ability to lift up to 40 pounds is strongly desired and may be required to work in some classrooms or in the kitchen

Ability to speak, read, and write English

Our highest priority has, and always will be, to keep our employees, children, families, and communities as safe and healthy as possible. Starting October 18th we will be requiring COVID vaccinations or weekly COVID testing for all unvaccinated employees.

**The benefits our career professionals enjoy:**

In addition to a rewarding career where you help shape children's futures, KinderCare Education provides a competitive compensation package. Benefits include:

* Medical, dental and vision

* Discounted child care

* Generous paid time off

* Education assistance and reimbursement

* Medical expense reimbursement/ Life insurance/Disability benefits/ Health and wellness programs

* 401(k) savings and investment plan with employer match

KinderCare Education employs more than 32,000 team members across 1,700 locations nationwide. Our devoted family of education providers leads the nation in accreditation and includes KinderCare Learning Centers, KinderCare Education at Work, Champions Before- and After-School Programs, Cambridge Schools , Knowledge Beginnings and The Grove School.

KinderCare Education is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

**Primary Location**

: US-Alabama-Huntsville