Driver
Description Working with KinderCare Learning Companies means using your outstanding talents to help set the foundation for lifelong learners, where you can collaborate with colleagues, grow and learn, and positively impact the families we serve.
With over 50 years of experience, 30,000 employees, and more than 2,000 early learning center programs, we are the most accredited leaders in early childhood education.
Together, we create environments where kids grow and thrive.
As one of only four companies to receive the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award six times, we're confident that you can grow and thrive here, too.
We can't wait to meet you. Make the wheels on our bus go round and round - join the KinderCare 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 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 Qualifications Required Skills and Experience :
- Current driver's license required with no more than three moving violations in the past three years (no alcohol or drug related convictions)
- At least 21 years of age and able to drive center vehicles
- CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain
- 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
- Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents in English Our benefits meet you where you are.
We're here to help our employees navigate the integration of work and life :
- Know your whole family is supported with discounted child care benefits.
- Breathe easy with medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!).
- Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs.
- Feel great and thrive with access to health and wellness programs, paid time off and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.
and much more. When you work at a KinderCare Learning Center, each new day is an adventure.
You will have the opportunity to directly impact our students and families, encouraging them to become lifelong learners and experiencing all the happiness that comes with it.
You will deliver our high-quality proprietary curriculum and apply our time-tested educational techniques, while exploring new, forward-thinking ideas.
As the first national early childcare education provider to achieve the WELL Health-Safety Rating from the International WELL Building Institute, we continue to follow the latest science-backed and evidence-based strategies for maintaining a safe and worry-free workplace.
Our highest priority has always been to keep our employees, children, families, and communities as safe and healthy as possible.
KinderCare highly encourages its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect themselves and their communities.
We are proud to provide paid time off for employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
We are also subject to state law, local ordinances, and Health Department requirements for employees working in child care, school facilities, and corporate work spaces.
We truly believe that everyone belongs in our circle, and everyone deserves to be celebrated for who they are.
By partnering with underrepresented groups and experts in DEI, we are identifying areas to improve and forging a path forward through accountability, compassion, accessibility, and inclusion.
KinderCare Learning Companies 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.