p>Responsibilities (include but not limited to): - Ensure the care, safety and well-being of children in the group;
- Ride with children each day to and from day care and/or school, making sure that whenever applicable, children are secure in car seats or seat belts;
- Maintain a written bus route, revising for changes, additions and/or deletions whenever necessary, with a current copy to be kept on file with the Transportation Manager;
- Take responsibility for car seats: inventory, regular cleaning and maintenance;
- Ensure each child is accounted for and that there are emergency and release permission forms for each child on board;
- Report any problems with driver, equipment, children or parents to the Transportation Manager;
- Maintain confidentiality in accordance with the CDCC Confidentiality Policy;
- Ensure that children enter and leave bus in a safe manner and that children are released to approved adults;
- Report any sign of abuse or neglect to the Transportation Manager and Program Director;
- Conduct bus evacuation drills twice per year;
- Participate in training as required by CDCC (CPR, First Aid, OSHA, etc.);
- Provide a program inclusive to all children and families regardless of lifestyle and belief system;
- Participate in staff meetings, and on-going trainings;
- Complete all required certifications;
- Provide backup coverage as needed; and.
- High school diploma is required;
- Bilingual: English/Spanish is preferred;
- Experience working in child care setting or school-aged children;
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
- Flexible schedule;
- Must possess the qualifications required for their positions in accordance with Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) regulations;
- Successful completion of CORI, SORI and fingerprint background checks required by EEC.