Van Driver Pittsburgh

Brightside Academy Early Childhood Education Provider

Brightside Academy is a recognized early childhood education provider offering a safe, supportive, and educational environment focused on child development at every stage. We offer state-of-the-art facilities with a nationally recognized curriculum.

With 30+ locations throughout Pittsburgh and Philadelphia PA, Brightside Academy believes that our employees are our best resources for our children and communities. If you have a passion for growth and development, can thrive in a challenging yet rewarding environment, have worked in a capacity overseeing children for at least two years and are ready to excel in your career, we'd like to speak with you!

We offer highly competitive wages, and our team members enjoy a multitude of benefits such as medical plan options, dental/vision plan options, free short-term disability, 9 paid holidays, up to 25 paid time off days, 401(k) traditional & roth plans with company match, free life insurance coverage, additional & affordable group term life benefits, life assistance program, commuter benefits, child care discounts, team member discount programs, travel & identify theft assistance, credit union partnership, employee engagement events, bonus opportunities, professional development educational opportunities and credentialing assistance, free CDA certification training, various professional & personal continuing learning opportunities and career advancement, support from all levels within the company, and our continued efforts to making Brightside Academy a great place to work.

Job Responsibilities for Van Driver.

• Adheres to appropriate route as assigned.
• Ensures the safety of all students.
• Arrives to each assigned route location timely.
• Maintains the entry of driver's log.
• Performs pre and post vehicle inspections; reports same.
• Responsible for a clean and mechanically sound bus at all times.
• Monitors vehicle maintenance; refuels as required or requested.
• Communicates with dispatch via two-way radio.
• Complies with all general safety rules.
• Follows internal reporting for safety hazards.
• Escalates inappropriate student behavior.
• Obeys all traffic laws.
• May assist students with on and off boarding.
• Attends all general safety trainings.

Proficiencies.

• Strong customer service skills
• Verbal communication skills
• Possess friendly but stern disposition
• Above average patience
• Steadiness under pressure
• Possess time management skills.
• Intermediate reasoning

Education/Experience for Van Driver.

High school diploma or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. To perform this job successfully, an individual must have a valid driver's license and the ability to successfully pass required backgrounds checks including but not limited to: Child Abuse Clearance, State Criminal, FBI Clearance, and drug/alcohol testing. Must be 21 or older.

*This position has potential for a dual role (Van Driver & Assistant Teacher)!