Do you enjoy working with kids? Each day gives you the opportunity to get a child’s day started off right and remind them they are special and important.

United Community Action Network has immediate Bus Driver opening for Head Start/Early Head Start programs in Douglas County, Oregon.

About Us:United Community Action Networkis a non-profit agency serving Douglas, Josephine, Klamath and Lake Counties with the mission of “Creating solutions to poverty, improving lives in our community” and “Helping people, changing lives.” We are passionate about creating solutions to poverty and improving lives in our communities.

• Provide safe and punctual transportation for enrolled children, staff and volunteers to and from Head Start classes and field trips.
• Develop and plan bus routes with transportation services supervisor before classes begin in September and as changes occur. Maintain updated pick-up and delivery schedule for children; keep route within one hour. Any changes must be made within 24 hours of notice of change.
• Share responsibility of maintaining a safe and healthy classroom environment. Maintain a receptive atmosphere in the classroom through open communication. Work collaboratively with classroom team members for any classroom assigned too.
• Provide food service in compliance with sanitation and USDA regulations. Provide a developmentally appropriate, nurturing rest time in accordance with childcare division rules.
• Maintain consistent and open communication with staff and parents.
• Observe children and document observations as directed by teacher.
• Maintain current emergency file on children. Conduct monthly, or more frequently if needed, bus safety training for children, which includes: buckling seat belts, staying seated and evacuation drills.
• Conduct and document required Oregon Department of Transportation pre-trip checks. Assure that bus is maintained as outlined in the Bus Repair and Maintenance Policy reporting malfunctions immediately to supervisor. Sweep daily, as needed; wash bus once a month.
• Monitor licensing and training requirements.
• Report and document incidents of suspected child abuse and neglect to DHS and child development services supervisor within 24 hours of incident.
• Respect the confidentiality of information about Head Start children and families, staff and personnel issues, and agency operations.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, peer groups and team meetings.
• Regular and consistent attendance is required.
• Paid training is available.