Bus Driver (pre-school)
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Children of America
Waldorf, MD, US
Summary
Safely transport children between educational programs using a bus or van while maintaining a nurturing environment. Perform daily vehicle safety checks and ensure all company safety procedures are strictly followed.
Job Description
About Children of America (COA): Children of America is a unique blend of people, principles, and pride, making our organization rich in diversity and strength. For over 18 years, COA has been a trusted leader in early childhood education, providing safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environments for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Our programs include Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Pre-K, Before & After Care, and Summer Camp.
As a Bus Driver, you play a vital role in safely transporting children while supporting our mission to enhance their developmental growth and learning experiences.
Who You'll Interact With
- Children
- Parents
- School Directors and Management
- Teaching Staff
Minimum Requirements
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
- Knowledge of state and local transportation regulations
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Flexible with hours and work schedule
- Experience in a licensed childcare facility preferred
- Must be at least 21 years of age
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Safely transport children in a bus or van between educational programs
- Perform daily vehicle safety checks and ensure vehicle functionality
- Implement company safety procedures with guidance from the School Director
- Exhibit care, compassion, and patience with children
- Provide a nurturing and safe transportation experience
- Represent COA positively with children, families, and staff
Our Shared Mission & Values
- Accountability: Take responsibility, follow safety protocols, and uphold COA's mission and values
- Collaboration: Work with staff and management to ensure safe and smooth transportation
- Growth Mindset: Treat challenges as opportunities for learning and improvement
- Integrity: Make decisions ethically and consider their impact on children and families
- Consistency: Maintain safety and reliability in every trip for children and families
Benefits
- Internal career advancement opportunities across 65+ locations
- Comprehensive healthcare: Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life, Accident, & Disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays
- 50% employee childcare discount
- Subsidized tuition program for continuing education/career advancement (up to $500 per semester)
- Annual performance-based raises
- Monthly & yearly recognition programs
- Employee referral bonuses
- Exclusive employee discounts through Alpha Perks and Avis Rent-a-Car
Compensation
Hourly Rate: $
| $15.99-$22.53 |
(based on experience, skills, location, and internal equity) This role may also be eligible for performance-based incentives and additional benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Children of America is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and the submission of the required state documents.
Children of America (COA): It’s A Special Recipe of People, Principles And Pride...
Working at COA is more than just a job, it’s an environment that enables you to achieve your career goals while helping children and families realize their own. As industry leaders we offer an unparalleled developmental program that takes education, reading, physical fitness and nutrition to a new level in early childhood development. The same passion we put into our children and families guides our professional culture, empowering diverse and talented people to focus on the best parts of their character and capabilities – and to use those qualities to redefine their potential.
Our leaders not only have a vision, great communication and people skills, they also have a vast knowledge of their industry. As an organization, we believe in growing and nurturing from within. In fact, over 65 percent of our leadership team started as teachers. We pride ourselves on creating strong managers across our organization who are focused on motivating and engaging associates in today’s fast-moving workplace.
We all know that building a successful business cannot be done alone and staying relevant takes a team approach. For that reason, the foundation of our culture is PEEEPs, through which, People, Enrollment, Education, Expenses, and Performance, are the framework adopted to maximize success. COA is an environment where team members can bring their whole selves to work, and where individuality, creativity and contributions are valued. In short, we are passionate group of individuals driven by the common idea of delivering the exceptional COA Experience to everyone we meet. In this spirit, we manage more than 65 high-quality childcare centers in DE, IL, IN, MA, MD, NY, NC, OH, PA, VA and WI and employ more than 2,000 employees.
For opportunities at any one of our schools please go to: http://www.childrenofamerica.com/careers.
Founded
1998
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Education Administration Programs
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Delray Beach, FL
Children of America (COA): It’s A Special Recipe of People, Principles And Pride...
Working at COA is more than just a job, it’s an environment that enables you to achieve your career goals while helping children and families realize their own. As industry leaders we offer an unparalleled developmental program that takes education, reading, physical fitness and nutrition to a new level in early childhood development. The same passion we put into our children and families guides our professional culture, empowering diverse and talented people to focus on the best parts of their character and capabilities – and to use those qualities to redefine their potential.
Our leaders not only have a vision, great communication and people skills, they also have a vast knowledge of their industry. As an organization, we believe in growing and nurturing from within. In fact, over 65 percent of our leadership team started as teachers. We pride ourselves on creating strong managers across our organization who are focused on motivating and engaging associates in today’s fast-moving workplace.
We all know that building a successful business cannot be done alone and staying relevant takes a team approach. For that reason, the foundation of our culture is PEEEPs, through which, People, Enrollment, Education, Expenses, and Performance, are the framework adopted to maximize success. COA is an environment where team members can bring their whole selves to work, and where individuality, creativity and contributions are valued. In short, we are passionate group of individuals driven by the common idea of delivering the exceptional COA Experience to everyone we meet. In this spirit, we manage more than 65 high-quality childcare centers in DE, IL, IN, MA, MD, NY, NC, OH, PA, VA and WI and employ more than 2,000 employees.
For opportunities at any one of our schools please go to: http://www.childrenofamerica.com/careers.
Founded
1998
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Education Administration Programs
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Delray Beach, FL
