Child Care Driver and Kitchen Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Childcare Driver & Kitchen Assistant

Do you enjoy working with children, preparing nutritious meals, and helping create a safe, welcoming environment where children can learn and grow? Best Point Education & Behavioral Health is looking for a dependable, caring, and energetic Childcare Driver & Kitchen Assistant to support our Early Childhood Education program.

This unique position combines child transportation, kitchen and food service responsibilities, and classroom support—making it a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, teamwork, and making a meaningful difference in children's lives.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:45am -4:15pm

Job Responsibilities

Transportation & Child Safety

• Safely transport children to and from local schools, field trips, and program activities using agency vehicles.
• Follow established transportation schedules and all required safety procedures.
• Supervise children during transportation, ensuring safe boarding and exiting.
• Complete vehicle inspections, safety checks, and incident reports as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized vehicle environment.

Kitchen & Food Service

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks according to approved menus.
• Follow proper food handling, storage, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Assist with food inventory, ordering, and stock rotation.
• Safely operate kitchen equipment, including dishwashers, steamers, and convection ovens.
• Maintain compliance with applicable health department requirements and food safety regulations.

Classroom Support

• Assist classroom teachers as needed to help maintain required child-to-staff ratios.
• Engage children through play, learning activities, and daily routines.
• Support children's social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development.
• Help maintain a safe, welcoming, and developmentally appropriate learning environment.
• Follow applicable licensing, accreditation, and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
• Experience working with children in a childcare, school, or youth program setting.
• ServSafe Manager Certification or the ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Windows.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks throughout the workday.

Why Join Best Point?

At Best Point Education & Behavioral Health, you'll be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to strengthening families and our community through comprehensive education, behavioral, and health services. Your work will help children experience safe transportation, nutritious meals, supportive classrooms, and opportunities to thrive.

We believe taking care of our employees is essential to taking care of our community. That's why we offer a comprehensive and affordable benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, career growth, and work-life balance. Our benefit costs are approximately 38% lower than those of other organizations our size, helping you keep more of what you earn.

Health & Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting as low as $27 per paycheck for eligible employees.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions up to $1,200 annually for eligible plans covering two or more people.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
• Free preventive care and wellness programs.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential emotional, financial, legal, and personal support.
• Pet insurance options.

Financial Security

• Competitive 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 4% employer match.
• Employer-paid life insurance valued at 2.5 times annual salary, up to $300,000, for eligible employees.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Educational loan forgiveness support and resources.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.

Career Growth & Development

• Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• 10% tuition discount for online programs through the University of Cincinnati.
• Leadership Academy and professional development programs at no cost.
• Interest-free personal computer loan program.
• Employee referral bonus opportunities, with bonuses up to $1,000.
• Continuing education opportunities and licensure supervision, where applicable.

Time Away

• Generous paid time off (PTO), up to 34 days off in the first year for eligible employees.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement.
• Work-life balance support.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This position involves working across transportation, kitchen, office, school, and behavioral health treatment environments. Employees may encounter children exhibiting challenging behaviors, including shouting or verbal and physical aggression, and may be exposed to blood, vomit, or other bodily fluids.

The role requires regular sitting, standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Employees must be capable of sustained physical exertion and able to participate in required physical safety and restraint techniques when applicable to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

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