before and After School Teacher

Purpose: To provide safe transportation to, from the public schools and on field trips. To interact with the children in a way that supports the mission statement of MIDLOTHIAN KIDS ACADEMY @ PARHAM.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Arrive on time in appropriate attire

·         Be familiar with the stay and current on state childcare regulations, local, and federal regulatory agencies, MIDLOTHIAN KIDS ACADEMY @ PARHAM policies and procedures, and maintain compliance with all.

·         Comply with federally mandated universal precautions and infection control guidelines and procedures.

·         Direct all questions concerning policy and procedures, and federal, state, and local regulatory agencies to the Director, or Assistant Director.

·         Be familiar with and follow all traffic laws. The driver will be responsible for all fees related to traffic violation.

·         Be responsible, as directed by Director or Assistant Director for daily check of the bus, general maintenance, and fueling the bus. (NEVER FUEL THE BUS WITH CHILDREN ON BOARD)

·         Be responsible for final check to assure all children have vacated the bus

·         Keep bus clean and free of trash. Check daily for items left on bus by children

·         Keep Director or Assistant Director informed of needed structure or equipment repairs

·         Stay on schedule when dropping off and picking up children from public school and on field trips

·         Maintain a Transportation Log that will include the following:

1.    Transportation Agreement Form for each child

2.    Health and Emergency Permission From for each Child

3.    Attendance Sheets

4.    Daily Check List for bus

5.    Insurance Card

6.    Valid copy of drivers licenses appropriate for vehicle

7.    Field Trip Agreement Forms

8.    Field Trip Agreement Sheets

·         Be familiar with the Emergency Evacuation Plan and practice monthly with any class that may ride the bus. (Document)

·         Know the procedures for fire and weather-related emergencies

·         Know the procedures for the care of injured or ill child while on the bus

·         Be aware of children with allergies

·         Know the procedures for locating a missing child from a field trip, public school, or bus

·         Be knowledgeable of field trip safety

·         Be familiar with the rules of behavior for children while on the bus (Review these rules with the children)

·         Keep the Director, or Assistant Director informed of any problems or issues that arise with children on the bus. (Document)

·         Report and document any unusual behavior to the Director or Assistant Director

·         Report and document any staff member seen using verbal, physical, or sexual abuse, or neglecting child to Director, or Assistant Director

Minimum Requirements

·         Meet the minimum requirements set by the state childcare regulatory agency for the position of Bus Driver

·         Have a valid driver’s license appropriate for vehicle

·         Demonstrate the following qualities: self- motivation, self-direction, patience, and the ability to make good judgements, creativity, reliability, and dependability

·         Provide all medical records, abuse clearance, criminal records check, fingerprint clearance, high school diploma, training certificates, and any other forms or information required by the childcare regulatory agency or this school

·         Physical constraints required include the ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without corrective lenses, to speak and be understood under normal circumstances. Have the ability to lift and carry children and other items weighing up to 50 pounds, and have the use of arms, hands, legs, feet without corrective devices to safety operate the bus or vehicle and accomplish the job including evacuation of the bus, vehicles, or building during emergencies

·         Demonstrate the ability to handle crisis situations, especially where are involved and to respond immediately to any emergency.

·         Be willing to participate in continuing education as required by the childcare regulatory agency

·         Maintain certification in CPR and First Aid Training