Child Care Assistant & Car Driver - Adult Education/Families Learning Together (Part-time/Hourly)

Adult Education/Families Learning Together seek to hire a part-time/hourly child care assistant and car driver to fill an immediate vacancy. 

Please complete an online application for review. 

Questions regarding this position can be directed to Gayle VonKeyserling at gvonkeyserling@apps.fluco.org or by calling 434-589-1623.

Job Title: Child Care Assistant and Car Driver

Location:   Adult Education/Families Learning Together

Salary Index: $17.00 Hourly, part-time, non-benefited position

Proposed hours: 8:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. weekly on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday (schedule may vary)

Proposed start date:  Immediatley

Reports To:      Adult Education Teacher/Coordinator

SUMMARY: Transports adult literacy students and family members to and from adult/family literacy 

class. Assist the teacher and coordinator in the classroom as needed. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assists and supports families with transportation for classes that may include securing children with seat belts, harnesses, or other safety equipment as required. 
• Assists with childcare during adult and family literacy classes. 
• Exercises good judgment concerning emergencies, appropriate vehicle use, irregular special requests by parents of riders, along with classroom management. 

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Valid Virginia Driver's License (Required);
• GED or High School Diploma (Required);
• Ability to communicate with administration, staff, and the public in a professional manner;
• Ability to operate radio communication when necessary;
• Ability to operate all vehicle types used in transporting adult students
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations applicable to transportation of students;
• Previous bus driver or car driver experience preferred;
• Experience working with children;
• Ability to work well with preschool children;
• Must possess a positive, cooperative attitude and be flexible with schedule changes;
• Must pass a transportation physical and criminal background check. 
• (see Certificates, Licenses, Registration section for specific requirements)

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED). 

LANGUAGE SKILLS 

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.  Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Valid Virginia Driver’s license.
• High school diploma or GED equivalency.
• Meet state requirements for appropriate licensing.
• Meet State physical examination requirements.
• Meet local or State standards for driving tests.
• Meet local or State standards for driver record check.
• Successful completion of the National Red Cross First Aid Course is preferred.  
• CPR, First Aid, and AED training is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee frequently is required to talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions.  The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Part-time, hourly. Non-benefited. Hours may vary based on changes within the program.

EVALUATION

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of  personnel.

FCPS 9/2023

Salary : $17